Coutinho already poses with the Aston Villa shirt

Philippe Coutinho has been presented this Tuesday as a new player of the Aston Villa. The 29-year-old Brazilian has already posed with the club’s jersey Birmingham, where he will play on loan from FC Barcelona until the end of the season with a non-mandatory purchase option valued at 40 million euros.

Signed by Barça in January 2018 from Liverpool for 120 ‘kilos’ and 40 variables,’Cou‘will play under the orders of Steven Gerrard, who was his partner in Anfield. “It is a pleasure to be here; it’s a great club. I spoke a lot with the coach, with Stevie, and he told me about the club and its ambitions. I am very happy to be here and I am looking to enjoy my football. ”

Philippe, which could debut this Saturday (6.30pm / DAZN) in Villa Park against him Manchester United with number 23, he expanded on his relationship with Gerrard: “I know Stevie for a long time. I played with him and learned a lot from him. He is someone for whom I have great admiration. I hope to do my best here. Of course, I will work hard and hope that together we can do a good job. “

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