Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho has joined Qatar Stars League champions Al-Duhail from Aston Villa on a season-long mortgage, the Premier League membership mentioned on Friday.
The 31-year-old Coutinho joined Villa on a everlasting deal in 2022, however did not make an influence final season, scoring one league purpose in 20 appearances.
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He strikes to Al-Duhail after earlier spells with Liverpool, Inter Milan and Barcelona – who signed him for round 142 million kilos ($177.09 million) in 2018, which is the third costliest switch in soccer historical past.
Coutinho has scored 21 objectives in 68 internationals however has not performed for Brazil since netting in a 5-1 win over South Korea in June final yr.
Al-Duhail, coached by Argentine Hernan Crespo, are third within the Qatar Stars League, two factors behind leaders Al-Rayyan.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com