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UNCOVERED: Details of Aston Villa deal for Coutinho

Details are emerging of Philippe Coutinho's move to Aston Villa.

The Barcelona midfielder has joined Villa on-loan to the end of the season with a non-obligatory option to buy.

Local journalist Gerard Romero reports Barca will cover 65 per cent of Coutinho's salary.

Meanwhile, Matteo Moretto has stated the amount of the purchase option present in the operation will be €35-45m.

Coutinho's move to Villa means a reunion with manager Steven Gerrard, his former Liverpool teammate.

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