Coutinho has played for several top clubs, including Liverpool, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich. He has also played for Al-Duhail and his boyhood club Vasco da Gama, where he has been based for the past year. However, he has not played a single minute for Villa since August 2023.

Aston Villa wants to terminate Coutinho's contract to free up funds for other investments. With players like Jacob Ramsey, Morgan Rogers, and John McGinn on the team, manager Unai Emery does not see a need for the 33-year-old midfielder. A mutual agreement could be made, allowing Coutinho to leave Villa and join Vasco da Gama without a transfer fee.

Coutinho's time at Villa began in May 2022, after an initial loan from Barcelona. Although he had a strong start, his performances have not met expectations, and it seems his time in the Premier League is coming to an end as he approaches the twilight of his career.