Former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho has left Aston Villa to complete a permanent transfer to Vasco da Gama. Coutinho left the Villans last summer to return to his homeland and join the Brazilian Serie A side on loan and he has now made his move permanent.

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.

Philippe Coutinho has completed a permanent move to Vasco da Gama from Aston Villa. The Premier League club announced Friday that the deal brings Coutinho back to his boyhood team, where he started his career in 2009.