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Philippe Coutinho: Aston Villa midfielder joins Al-Duhail on loan

Aston Villa's Philippe Coutinho has joined Qatari side Al-Duhail on loan for the rest of the season.

The Brazilian midfielder, 31, has made just two substitute appearances for Villa this term after scoring one goal in 22 matches in the previous campaign.

His current contract at the Premier League club runs out in June 2026.

Coutinho completed a permanent move to Villa from Barcelona in July 2022, six months after initially signing on loan.

Villa's manager at the time, Steven Gerrard, described Coutinho as a "brilliant signing for the club" after tempting the man he once captained at Liverpool to complete a £17m return to the Premier League.