Aston Villa and Barça reach full agreement for Coutinho

Barcelona continue to be fully involved in their own 'exit operation' in order to free up wage bill and thus be able to bring in new arrivals to the team. There are several names on the table, although Coutinho is the one who is closest to leaving the squad.

According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the two sides have already reached an agreement for the Brazilian. Aston Villa will pay around 20 million euros for the winger.

Barcelona thus frees up one of the highest paid players in the squad. Moreover, with all the competition in Xavi's attack, his opportunities were few. 

As the media pointed out, Coutinho will leave a good amount of money for Barcelona, but what is even better, this transfer will count for the 2021-22 financial year, which for the purposes of the 'financial fair play' will be exceptional.

If the deal is confirmed, the Brazilian would have rejected teams such as Newcastle, who were very interested in him. Steven Gerrard, an old acquaintance of the player, would be crucial to the outcome of the negotiation.