Aston Villa can confirm that Philippe Coutinho has completed a permanent move to Vasco da Gama. Everyone at Aston Villa would like to thank Philippe for his service to the club and wish him all the best in his future career.

Brazilian side Vasco da Gama have signed Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa on a permanent deal. The former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder has signed a one-year contract following a loan spell at his boyhood club last season.

The former Liverpool midfielder had initially joined Villa on loan in January 2022 from Barcelona before making the move permanent four months later