Philippe Coutinho completes permanent move from Barcelona to Aston Villa

Philippe Coutinho has completed a permanent move from Barcelona to Aston Villa. The LaLiga giants had announced a deal that was valued at €20m (£17m).

outinho joined Villa Park on loan for the second half of the season in January after being deemed overwhelmed at Barcelona, ​​who confirmed the deal includes a 50 per cent sell clause.

The former Liverpool playmaker, who has scored four goals and provided three assists, has signed a contract that runs until 2026.

“This is a brilliant signing for Aston Villa,” head coach Steven Gerrard told the club’s website.

“Phil is a model professional and his impact on the group has been very evident since joining in January.”