Aston Villa have confirmed that Philippe Coutinho has now joined Vasco da Gama on a permanent basis.
The former Liverpool superstar spent last season on loan with the Brazilian top flight side where he began his footballing journey as a child.
The 33-year-old managed five goals and three assists in 26 appearances for Vasco in all competitions as they finished 13th in the Brasileirao Serie A.
He will now continue to wear the black and white, calling an end to a Villa career that never really got going.
'Aston Villa can confirm that Philippe Coutinho has completed a permanent move to Vasco da Gama,' the club wrote on X.