The Brazilian has already obtained a work permit to play in the Premier League.
Brazilian Philippe Coutinho arrived in Birmingham (England) on Tuesday, after obtaining a work permit to sign for Aston Villa.
The midfielder closed his loan to Villa from FC Barcelona last week until the end of the season. Coutinho passed the recognition in France and landed this Tuesday in Birmingham, in a private plane, once he obtained the work permit.
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Aston Villa and FC Barcelona have agreed terms for Philippe Coutinho to spend the rest of this season on loan at Villa Park. ????????
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 7, 2022
Coutinho will join Villa’s training sessions on Wednesday, and could be under Steven Gerrard on Saturday for the Premier League match against Manchester United.
The English coach assured that they will assess the availability of the Brazilian based on his physical condition and that is that Coutinho has come from overcoming COVID-19, after testing positive on December 30, and not playing since December 12. (D)
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