Clubs from the Gulf region continue to strengthen until the end of this transfer window, with Qatar’s Al Duhail agreeing a loan deal with Aston Villa for Philippe Coutinho.
Philippe Coutinho is one step away from signing with Al Duhail
Philippe Coutinho has made a permanent return to the Premier League in the summer of 2022 after initially being on loan from Barcelona, and now the Brazilian is preparing to move to another league.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Al Duhail and Aston Villa are in intense negotiations over the 31-year-old’s loan, with the Qatari team ready to cover 100% of his salary.
Al Duhail are closing in on a deal for Philippe Coutinho! An agreement is signed with Aston Villa on a loan transfer with salary coverage #AVFC
Coutinho agreed 10 days ago as he rejected offers from Besiktas and Betis to join Qatar’s Al Duhail.
Here we are soon. pic.twitter.com/atTD7Ft2Vc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 6, 2023
Moreover, the quoted source mentions that Philippe Coutinho would have already turned down Besiktas and Real Betis, so the move remains one step away from happening.
So far, Coutinho has played in the Brazilian Championship, Serie A, Premier League, Bundesliga and La Liga.
Source: Hot News
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