Barcelona have confirmed Philippe Coutinho has joined Bayern Munich on a season-long loan with an option to buy for £109.8m.

The La Liga club say they will receive an upfront loan fee worth £7.78m from Bayern, who will also be paying the Brazil midfielder’s wages.

Coutinho, who will wear the No 10 shirt at Bayern, underwent a medical on Sunday. “For me, this change represents a new challenge in a new country at one of the best clubs in Europe,” said Coutinho.

“I am really looking forward to this. I have big goals like Bayern, and I’m sure I can do it with my new team-mates.”