LONDON: Brazilian forward Philippe Coutinho joined Qatari side Al Duhail on a season-long loan from Aston Villa on Friday .
The 31-year-old eventually made a permanent £17 million move to Villa, but mustered only one goal last season and made just two substitute appearances this term. Coutinho was able to join Al Duhail despite the Premier League transfer window closing last week because the Qatari deadline is not until Sep 18.
"The Brazilian signed for Villa on loan initially in January 2022 and immediately sparkled in claret and blue, scoring on his debut against Manchester United.