After finishing his time in Europe to head to Al-Duhail Qatar, where he played last season on loan Aston Villa, Philippe Coutinho will return to its origin. The most expensive signing in the history of FC Barcelonawhich in January 2018 paid 135 million to Liverpool for his services, was presented this Thursday as the new player of Vasco da Gama.
With ’11’ on the back
The playmaker, who has two years left on his contract with Country –until June 30, 2026 -, he will play on loan for the team where he started his professional career. “I’m back at 32 years old, still young, and I hope to be involved in a lot of 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 for me to be here. The main reason for my return is the love for the club. I love it and I am very grateful, because it formed me for the world” , continued the former Barça player, who left the ‘Gigante da Colina’ in 2010 to join the Inter Milanhis first team on the old continent.
Three years – and a loan at RCD Espanyol – later, Coutinho signed for him Liverpoolwhere he showed his best level between 2013 and 2018. Subsequently, neither Barçaneither Bayern Munichneither countryfar from here Al-Duhail They were delighted with the player who impressed at Anfield and, now, is looking to shine again in Brazil. “I want to think game by game. Every game will be a final, a war. I have this year to give my all and return all the love that the fans gave me,” concluded the native of Rio, who was accompanied by the president of Vasco da Gama, Pedro Paulo de Oliveiraand his family.
Source: La Verdad
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