'Pack of crisps' - Barcelona fans wade in as Philippe Coutinho completes Aston Villa transfer
Barcelona fans have been reacting to the news that Philippe Coutinho has joined Aston Villa on a permanent transfer.
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Coutinho staying at Aston Villa: Brazilian takes huge pay cut to remain in PL
Philippe Coutinho’s nightmare spell at Barcelona finally came to an end on Wednesday night, when it was confirmed that he had agreed to join Aston Villa on a permanent basis, signing a four-year deal.
Love, trust and affection - Inside the £17.2million Aston Villa transfer to land Philippe Coutinho
Aston Villa pulled off arguably one of their biggest coups in recent memory to land decorated Brazilian Philippe Coutinho for a fee in the region of £17.2million. The 29-year-old has also committed to a reported £125,000-a-week salary, taking a 70 per cent pay cut from his near £470,000-a-week - before tax - wage packet at Barcelona.
Oficial: Coutinho deja el Barça
Ya hay acuerdo oficial. El Aston Villa ha negociado con el Barcelona y pagará 20 millones de euros por el fichaje de Philippe Coutinho, después de una cesión muy exitosa. El jugador brasileño de 29 años llegó al Villa en enero, y según informó el diario The Guardian, el entrenador, Steven Gerrard, ha sido clave para cerrar el traspaso.
Philippe Coutinho completes £17m move from Barcelona to Aston Villa
Philippe Coutinho has completed a permanent switch to Aston Villa from Barcelona in a deal the La Liga giants announced was worth £17 million ($20.7m).
Coutinho joins Aston Villa from Barca in permanent deal worth €20 million
Aston Villa have turned playmaker Philippe Coutinho's loan move from Barcelona into a permanent deal for €20 million (US$20.74 million), the La Liga club said on Thursday (May 12).
Coutinho joins Aston Villa in permanent deal for £17m
Aston Villa have signed Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho on a four-year deal from Barcelona for €20m (£17m).
Philippe Coutinho completes £17million move to Aston Villa
Philippe Coutinho has completed a permanent switch to Aston Villa from Barcelona in a deal the LaLiga giants announced was worth 20million euros (£17m).