PHILIPPE COUTINHO has agreed to QUIT Aston Villa for the Middle East, according to reports.
But the transfer has not been cleared by Villa at this stage.
Philippe Coutinho wants to leave Aston Villa for the Middle East
The Brazilian playmaker, 31, is surplus to requirements in the West Midlands under Unai Emery.
And he has successfully negotiated personal terms to move to Qatari club Al-Duhail.
However, Fabrizio Romano reports the Villans are yet to accept the deal as they hold out for a transfer fee.
It is understood talks are still going on but Al-Duhail are desperate to get Coutinho over the line.
Coutinho still has three years left on his £125,000-a-week contract at Villa Park.
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By: Joshua Jones
Title: Philippe Coutinho ‘agrees to QUIT Aston Villa as he nears transfer exit after flop spell’
Sourced From: www.thesun.co.uk/sport/23664251/philippe-coutinho-quit-aston-villa-transfer/
Published Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2023 08:22:47 +0000