Philippe Coutinho has scored against Manchester United, Leeds (2) and Southampton since joining Aston Villa on loanAston Villa have signed former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho on a permanent deal from Barcelona.The Brazilian, 29, moved to Villa Park on loan in January in a deal which included an option to buy at the end of the season.He has now signed on a contract running until 2026 for 20m euros (£17m) and is understood to have taken a considerable wage cut from his deal in Spain.”This is a brilliant signing for Aston Villa,” said manager Steven Gerrard.”Phil is a model professional and his impact on the group has been very clear since he joined in January.”With the way he conducts himself on and off the pitch, he’s also a valuable role model for our younger players who can only benefit from his experience.”A… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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Philippe Coutinho: Barcelona player joins Aston Villa permanently
