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Aston Villa Confirm Coutinho’s Permanent Transfer to Vasco da Gama

Villa terminated the final year of his deal by reducing their wage bill to comply with Financial Fair Play requirements.

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Overview

  • Coutinho’s loan to Vasco da Gama in 2024–25 has been converted into a permanent move after agreement with Aston Villa.
  • The 33-year-old departs Villa Park with six goals in 43 appearances across his four-year stint.
  • Under Unai Emery he spent the 2023–24 season on loan at Al-Duhail before returning to Brazil last summer.
  • Aston Villa agreed to cancel the final year of Coutinho’s contract to ease their wage burden.
  • The club issued an official statement expressing gratitude for his service and wishing him well in his future career.