Aston Villa is loaning former FC Bayern star Philippe Coutinho to Qatar

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Left out under Emery

A year after Philippe Coutinho was signed by Aston Villa for 20 million euros, the paths are parting again. The 31-year-old offensive player is moving to Al-Duhail SC on loan for the rest of the season. The Qatar Stars League champions, who are coached by Hernán Crespo, will reportedly pay the Brazilian’s full salary – a rumored £6.5 million a year (almost €7.6 million). The transfer window in Qatar is open until September 18th.

Coutinho, Amrabat & Co.: The most expensive loan deals in history

17 Philippe Coutinho – 19/20 – Barça to Bayern – Loan fee: €8.5m

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Duration: 12 months

17 Renato Sanches – 17/18 – Bayern to Swansea – Loan fee: €8.5m

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Duration: 12 months

16 Gaizka Mendieta – 02/03 – Lazio to Barça – Loan fee: €9m

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Duration: 12 months

13 Dejan Kulusevski – 21/22 – Juventus to Tottenham – Loan fee: €10m

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Duration: 18 months

13 Antoine Griezmann – 21/22 – Barça to Atlético – Loan fee: €10m

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Duration: 24 months

13 Sofyan Amrabat – 23/24 – Florence to Man United – Loan fee: €10m

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Duration: 12 months

12 Gonzalo Higuaín – 18/19 – Juventus to Milan – Loan fee: €10.2m

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Duration: 6 months

11 João Félix – 22/23 – Atlético to Chelsea – Loan fee: €11m

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Duration: 6 months

10 Mattia Destro – 12/13 – Genoa to Roma – Loan fee: €11.5m

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Duration: 12 months

8 Odion Ighalo – 19/20 – Shanghai to Man United – Loan fee: €12m

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Duration: 12 months

8 Nicolò Barella – 19/20 – Cagliari to Inter – Loan fee: €12m

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Duration: 12 months

7 Federico Chiesa – 20/21 – Florence to Juventus – Loan fee: €12.6m

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Duration: 24 months

6 Carlos Tévez – 07/08 – West Ham to Man United – Loan fee: €12.7m

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Duration: 24 months

5 James Rodríguez – 17/18 – Real Madrid to Bayern – Loan fee: €13m

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Duration: 24 months

4 Duván Zapata – 18/19 – Sampdoria to Atalanta – Loan fee: €14m

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Duration: 18 months

3 Giovani Lo Celso – 19/20 – Betis to Tottenham – Loan fee: €16m

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Duration: 12 months

2 Álvaro Morata – 18/19 – Chelsea to Atlético – Loan fee: €18m

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Duration: 18 months

1 Álvaro Morata – 20/21 – Atlético to Juventus – Loan fee: €20m

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Duration: 24 months

Coutinho initially came to Aston Villa on loan from FC Barcelona in January 2021 and recommended himself for a permanent commitment with five goals and three assists in 19 games. However, the 68-time national player was unable to build on his performance; he only managed one more goal in 24 appearances. Coutinho no longer played a major role in coach Unai Emery’s plans; his contract with Aston Villa is valid until 2026.

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