Aston Villa CONFIRM Decision On Coutinho Contract (Full Details)
Aston Villa are already planning Philippe Coutinho next decision ahead of next season, MySportDab reports.
The Brazilian is currently on loan with Villa who have been enjoying his stay so far this season.
Steven Gerrard has been enjoying working together with his former teammate Philippe Coutinho who join him this January.
Many reports has been making headlines that Barcelona won’t be looking to keep him with them despite rediscovering his form in England.
Aston Villa for now still have the player with them until end of the season where he will make his return back to Spain.
The move could also be made permanent pending how things goes as Fabrizio Romano confirmed from his post earlier.
Here Is What He Said:
“Steven Gerrard would love to keep Philippe Coutinho at Aston Villa.
“Buy option clause available for €40m – board wants to wait until May and then make final decision, while they’re happy with Coutinho.
“Barcelona wan sell Coutinho – they’re waiting for Villa to decide.
This could be a deal that works out well for all parties involved, but the fee could likely be a big problem.
They are only few Premier League clubs who will are able to afford €40 million for Philippe Coutinho.
Although they have been impress by his contribution since he joined them in the January transfer window on loan.
Decision to sign him permanently will have to wait until end of the season as they could also explore an option to lower their offer.
Newcastle United could also hijack the move as they also showed interest in taking him on loan before he opted for Aston Villa.
Philippe Coutinho has been impressive since he returned to England and this could prove to be the opportunity he needed to revive his career.
Other top clubs might make their approach when the season comes to an end if Aston Villa fails to make a decision.
