Brazilian football super star Philippe Coutinho officially completed a loan move to Aston Villa on Tuesday, arriving at Bodymoor Heath to finalise his switch from Barcelona.
Up the Villa. 💜 pic.twitter.com/unCmaBsDvc
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 11, 2022
The Brazil international Coutinho, 29, travelled straight to the club’s training complex having landed in Birmingham, coming after he successfully completed his medical and obtained a work permit.
He's here and he's perfect…
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 11, 2022
Coutinho will spend the rest of this season on loan at Villa Park from FC Barcelona, with the agreement including an option to buy.
Philippe Coutinho has expressed his delight at signing for Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season.
The Brazilian, whose agreement at Villa Park includes an option to buy, has a illustrates career following spells with Inter Milan, Liverpool, FC Bayern Munich and parent club Barcelona.
The 29-year-old Brazilian joined Barcelona in 2018 for a record fee of EUR 135m.
Since then he could not become a regular starter in the first squad which can also be seen on his market value development. As FC Barcelona is constantly trying to free up money by selling or loaning out players with high wages and Coutinho wants to play regular football, the deal could be beneficial for all parties.
And the 29-year-old is keen to get started and enjoy his football after reuniting with Villa head coach Steven Gerrard, whom he played alongside in his previous stint in the Premier League for Liverpool.
Philippe Coutinho is back in the Premier League. 😍 pic.twitter.com/VGpAQf50XM
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 11, 2022
The Brazilian, whose agreement at Villa Park includes an option to buy, has a glittering CV following spells with Inter Milan, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and parent club Barcelona.
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And the 29-year-old is keen to get started and enjoy his football after reuniting with Villa head coach Steven Gerrard, whom he played alongside in his previous stint in the Premier League.
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Philippe Coutinho has expressed his delight at signing for Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season.
"For me, it's a pleasure to be here." 😁
Philippe Coutinho's first interview as an Aston Villa player! 🗣️
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 11, 2022
Philippe Coutinho said, “It’s a pleasure to be here; it’s a great club.
Philippe Coutinho on Steven Gerrard,he said ,“I spoke a lot with the manager, with Stevie, and he told me about the club and his ambitions. I’m very happy to be here and I’m looking to enjoy my football.”
He added: “I’ve known Stevie for a long time. I played with him and I learned a lot from him.
He further said ,“He’s someone who I have big admiration for. I hope to do my best here. For sure, I will work hard, and I hope together we can do good work.”
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