The transfer of Coutinho, pending his negative in Covid

The Brazilian cannot undergo the medical examination with Aston Villa or travel to England until he overcomes the virus, for which he tested positive on December 30.

Coutinho will seek to recover his best level at Aston Villa

Coutinho will seek to recover his best level at Aston Villa

Pep Morata / MD

The Barça and the Aston Villa agreed this Friday the assignment with purchase option of Philippe Coutinho to the English club until the end of the season, but the agreement is still at the expense of the Brazilian overcoming the coronavirus and being able to pass the relevant medical examination.

Coutinho tested positive for Covid last December 30 and this Saturday will complete the ten days of quarantine, so you could already travel to England if it tests negative, but upon arrival in the British country you will have to pass another test PCR to see if you have completely outgrown the virus. In case it continues to test positive, Coutinho must be isolated and will not be able to pass the medical examination with the Aston Villa until it’s negative.

In Birmingham they wait for Coutinho within 48 hours for you to finish signing your contract and be examined by the doctors of the Aston Villa. In principle there should be no complications regarding your physical condition, since Coutinho He does not have any injuries, but the transfer is pending if the Brazilian overcomes the coronavirus.

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