Coutinho has been officially announced by Aston Villa on loan and gets an unusual number

Aston Villa have officially announced the arrival of Philippe Coutinho on loan until the end of the season

after announcing Barcelona Last Friday (7) Brazilian Philippe Coutinho has been officially announced by Aston Villa This Tuesday (11). The midfielder will wear the number 23 shirt and sign on loan until the end of the season.

The agreement that took a few days to become official by the English club due to the player agreeing to medical examinations and a license to work in England, Provides for a purchase option.

Coutinho’s arrival at Aston Villa is a special request from Steven Gerrard, Villans coach and former teammate of the Brazilian in days Liverpool, his other passing through Premier League.

“I don’t think you get the nickname ‘magician’ if you are not a great footballer,” Gerrard said when asked about the Brazilian on Thursday. WikipediaWherever you go, you’ll see a winning streak. He has 63 games for Brazil, he played for Barcelona and he was fantastic for Liverpool.”

Philip Coutinho’s imminent departure Barcelona has already been reported before ESPN During this week. According to the sources consulted, at least five clubs were moving in search of the Brazilian.

Coutinho’s manager Kia Joorabchian has been working with Barcelona to find a new club for the player after it became clear the midfielder was not in Xavi’s plans.

The Catalan club tried to negotiate with Coutinho in the previous windows, but to no avail, as there was no possibility that encouraged the attacking midfielder. Now, however, sources close to the athlete confirm his decision to leave so that he can return to playing regularly and increase his chances of playing in the World Cup in Qatar.

Barcelona were determined to facilitate the departure of Coutinho, on favorable terms for any club that wanted the Brazilian, whether on loan or purchase. Reason? Payroll relief is a priority at Camp Nou, especially after the arrival of former Ferran TorresManchester.