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.

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.