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Bayern Munich are reportedly looking to repeat 'Operation Coutinho' with Barça midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The Bavarians signed the Brazilian three years ago on a season-long loan with an option to buy that they did not execute.
According to Jijantes, the German giants sense a similar possibility to sign the Dutchman.
At the time, Bayern paid 8.5 million euros to Barça for the loan of Coutinho and took over his wages. The buy-out option was 120 million euros.
The Germans stand to gain a world-class player on loan and if he performs at a good level, the option to sign him permanently.