After what seemed like a smart move to rediscover his best form, Philippe Coutinho’s relationship with Aston Villa is reportedly headed for a definitive break in the coming days.
Following an outstanding stint at Liverpool, a failed transfer to FC Barcelona, a brief period at Bayern Munich, and an encouraging return to England, Coutinho experienced ups and downs at Aston Villa. After losing the confidence of the coaching staff and the board, he was loaned out to a club in Qatar, where he notably excelled.
However, according to international media reports, Aston Villa has no intention of bringing Coutinho back after his loan in Qatar. The most likely solution would be a contract termination, which is expected to be finalized in the coming days.
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Coutinho will break his contract with Aston Villa
The meteoric career of Philippe Coutinho in European football appears to be ending sooner rather than later. After a brief but intense stint in Qatari football, Aston Villa, the club that owns his rights, has reportedly decided to terminate his contract following a disappointing period with the English team. His return to Vasco da Gama is now looking more likely than ever.
🚨🇧🇷 Philippe Coutinho and Aston Villa have agreed on contract termination after his loan spell in Qatar.
Coutinho, set to be available as free agent with Vasco da Gama working on his return — as @brunoandrd reports. pic.twitter.com/xJnrAztZxb
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 12, 2024
According to Fabrizio Romano, the agreement between the English club and Coutinho appears to be definitive, and there is talk of the possibility of him joining the Carioca team as a free agent, with discussions for his return already well advanced.
Coutinho has reportedly enrolled his children in a school in Rio de Janeiro, and it was recently learned that his family purchased a commercial building in the city, further fueling rumors of his return to his roots.
Once his contract termination with Aston Villa is official, the announcement of his arrival at Vasco da Gama seems to be just a matter of time. The only thing that could hinder this move would be a more enticing offer from another Brazilian club.
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