On loan from Aston Villa, the Brazilian arrived at the Qatari club until the end of the season: “One of the most talented players”
The Brazilian Philippe Coutinho will play in Qatar football. This Friday, 8th, the attacking midfielder was announced by Al-Duhailwith a loan contract until the end of the season with Aston Villa-ING. At the new club, the number 9 will work under the command of Argentine coach Hernán Crespo.
With no space in the English team, Coutinho arrives in Qatar at the age of 31. The salary will be paid in full by Duhail, the team that won the national title last season.
“Coutinho is considered one of the most talented players after leaving his mark on the teams he played for. His arrival is a great reinforcement for the AFC Champions League rounds”, says the official statement from the Qatari club.
The Brazilian player has made just two substitute appearances for Villa this season after scoring one goal in 22 appearances in the previous campaign. He has a contract with the English club until June 2026.
Revealed by Vasco in 2008, Philippe Coutinho has spent time at major clubs in Europe, such as Inter Milan-ITA, Liverpool-ING, Barcelona-ESP It is Bayern Munich-ALE. In addition to Aston Villa, he also defended the Espanyol-ESP.
Source: sportbuzz
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