Former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho has left Aston Villa to complete a permanent transfer to Vasco da Gama. Coutinho left the Villans last summer to return to his homeland and join the Brazilian Serie A side on loan and he has now made his move permanent. The 33-year-old made 26 appearances last season where he scored five goals and provided three assists.
Philippe Coutinhoâs fall from grace continues, with a man once worth ÂŁ140 million ($177m) now being linked with a ÂŁ5m return to where it all began.
Philippe Coutinho is âvery happyâ at Aston Villa, says Douglas Luiz, with the Brazilian in no rush to head home despite being linked with Corinthians.