According to the latest report from the Daily Sports newspaper, Barca's Brazilian midfielder Coutinho is close to signing asston Villa in the Premier League for half a season on loan, of which Gerrard is an important reason.
The media said that Coutinho is close to returning to play in the Premier League, Villa will be the next home of the Brazilian midfielder, it is unclear whether the loan contract contains a mandatory buyout clause, of which Gerald is an important reason for Coutinho's choice of Villa. Coutinho hoped to return to the Premier League to play, but neither of the Premier League Big6 offered an offer, and former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard threw him an olive branch.
According to Radio Corbé, Villa coach Gerrard personally called to invite Coutinho to join. After Coutinho left the team on loan, Barca were able to free up salary space to complete the registration of new signing Ferran Torres.
Coutinho did not meet expectations after joining Barca, but he was a veritable attacking core at Liverpool and had a pleasant teammate relationship with Gerrard. Gerrard has achieved a good record after becoming Villa manager, he intends to strengthen the team's midfield in the winter window, and loaning Coutinho is a great choice, because Gerald knows Coutinho's tactical value and creativity best, and can also formulate the most suitable position and tactics for him, which is expected to help Coutinho get back to his former good form.
Coutinho, 29, has played 12 La Liga games for Barca this season, scoring two goals and making four Champions League substitute appearances. Coutinho's contract with Barca expires at the end of next season, and the value of the player in Germany has now fallen to 18 million euros.