The number became available when the former wearer, Arda Turan left on loan to Istanbul Basaksehir.
The shirt number has been previously worn by the likes of Luis Figo, David Villa and Henrik Larsson.
Coutinho wore the number ten excellently at Liverpool and will be hoping to do the same with the number 7 at Barcelona.
The Brazilian has been a good addition to Barcelona scoring 10 goals in 22 games.
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