Philippe Coutinho finally set to leave Aston Villa | OneFootball

Philippe Coutinho is finally set to depart Aston Villa this summer, according to the Sunday Mirror.

The Brazilian hasn’t featured for the Premier League outfit since August 2023, but he still has one year left on his contract.

However, Vasco da Gama are now close to signing him on a permanent deal after a season-long loan.

Although a purchase option wasn’t included in the loan deal, all parties involved are hopeful of reaching an agreement soon.

Villa could also opt to terminate Coutinho’s contract, allowing him to join Vasco on a free transfer.

This would give them a significant financial boost as the attacking midfielder is believed to earn around £125,000-per-week.

Coutinho was regarded as one of the brightest talents in world football when he joined Barcelona from Liverpool in a deal worth up to £142 million in January 2018.

However, he recorded just 25 goals and 14 assists in 106 appearances for the club.

He spent time on loan at Bayern Munich before joining Villa on a permanent deal in 2022.

However, Coutinho was unable to make a significant impact due to injury issues and a lack of consistency, registering six goals and three assists in 43 matches.

The Lions loaned him to Al-Duhail before sanctioning another temporary exit to Vasco. They are now in the process of finalising a permanent transfer.

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