Fc Barcelona and Aston Villa have reached an agreement on the transfer of Philippe Coutinho on a permanent deal from loan for €20m.
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Spanish Giants have inserted a 50% sell-on clause for any future sale of the player.
The Brazilian has reunited with former Liverpool teammates Steven Gerrard who is now his coach at Villa.
The 29-year-old has regained confidence after a torrid spell at Barcelona, he joined Aston Villa on loan in January and has impressed in the Premier League following his arrival at Villa Park recently, recording seven goals in 16 Premier League appearances.
His play has vaulted him back into the Brazil national team conversation ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
This is a brilliant signing for Aston Villa,” said manager Steven Gerrard in a statement to the club’s official website. “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.”
“As we look to build towards next season, it is incredible to work at a club that executes its business so decisively and smoothly.”
Born on 12 June 1992 in Río de Janeiro, Philippe Coutinho joined FC Barcelona on 8 January 2018. He made his debut on January 25 of the same year in the Copa del Rey quarter-final against Espanyol and from then went on to play more games, giving plenty of assists and scoring goals along the way.
He made his 100th appearance for the team at Rayo Vallecano during the 2021/22 season, shortly before he departed on loan to Aston Villa last January. In total, he played 106 times for the club and netted 26 goals. His overall record at Barça amounted to 65 wins, 24 draws, and just 15 defeats.
