January Transfer Window 2022: Aston Villa confirm loan signing of Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho – Premier League team Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Philippe Coutinho on loan from Spanish giants Barcelona. It was revealed over the weekend that the Brazilian playmaker was set to join the Midlands outfit on a short-term deal. Earlier today he was spotted landing in England but now he has finally been unveiled as a Villa player. Follow InsideSport.IN for the latest transfer news.
January Transfer Window 2022: Aston Villa confirm loan signing of Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho
The loan move has been officially confirmed with the Aston Villa Twitter account showing a photo of the playmaker holding their home shirt. Coutinho’s first game for the club could come at the weekend as Steven Gerrard’s men take on Manchester United. Coutinho vs De Gea could be a sight to watch once more as the Brazilian returns to the Premier League and could make his debut for Villa at home.
Philippe Coutinho is back in the Premier League. 😍 pic.twitter.com/VGpAQf50XM
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 11, 2022
January Transfer Window 2022: Aston Villa confirm loan signing of Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho
In the Premier League Philippe Coutinho has made a total of 152 PL appearances has scored 41 PL goals and provided 35 assists with Liverpool. He has made 201 appearances for Liverpool having scored 54 goals in all competitions.
In his fourth season as a Barca player, he spent the 2019/20 season on loan at Bayern Munich, the midfielder reached 100 Barca appearances in a game against Rayo Vallecano. In total he has made 106 appearances as a Blaugrana, scoring 26 goals and his record is 65 wins, 24 draws, and 15 defeats.
“It says a lot about him that he wanted to leave to get more minutes,” Xavi said. “His salary has been reduced. He is a great professional and he wants to succeed. He was struggling here and he has looked for a solution.”
January Transfer Window 2022: Aston Villa confirm loan signing of Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho