After ending his time in Europe to head to the Al-Duhail Qatar, where he played last season on loan from the Aston Villa, Philippe Coutinho returns to its origins. The most expensive signing in the history of FC Barcelonawhich in January 2018 paid 135 million to Liverpool For his services, he was presented this Thursday as a new player of the Vasco da Gama.
With the ’11’ on the back
The attacking midfielder, who has two more years on his contract with the Town –until June 30, 2026 -, he will play on loan at the team where he began his professional career. “I’m back at 32 years old, still young, and I hope to participate in many good things that I think will happen within this club,” he said. Coutinhowho will wear the number ’11’ on his back.
“I have given up many things. Not just me. Vasco also did everything so that I could be here. The main reason for my return is the love for the club. I love it and I am very grateful, because it shaped me for the world,” continued the former Barça player, who left ‘Gigante da Colina’ in 2010 to join the Inter de Milanhis first team on the old continent.
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Three years – and a loan to RCD Espanyol – later, Coutinho signed for the Liverpoolwhere he showed his best level between 2013 and 2018. Subsequently, neither Barçaneither Bayern Munichneither townnot at all Al-Duhail They were able to enjoy the player who amazed at Anfield and who now seeks to shine again in Brazil. “I want to think match by match. Each match will be a final, a war. I have this year to give my all and return all the affection that the fans have given me,” concluded the Brazilian, who was accompanied at his official presentation by the president of the club. Vasco da Gama, Pedro Paulo de Oliveiraand his family.
