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Aston Villa complete their sensational swoop for Phillipe Coutinho from Barcelona after Steven Gerrard sells his old Liverpool team-mate his vision for making the Midlands club a major force once again

Aston Villa have completed the sensational loan signing of Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona.

In what will be one of the most exciting moves of the entire window, the Brazil star has agreed to return to the Premier League until the end of the season.

The deal sees Coutinho reunited with his former Liverpool team-mate Steve Gerrard.

Aston Villa have completed the sensational loan signing of Philippe Coutinho

Indeed, Villa boss Gerrard was the key factor in Coutinho’s decision to sign for Villa given his close relationship with the Anfield legend.

Following talks with Gerrard, attacking midfielder Coutinho was left completely convinced that a move to Villa Park was the right move for him.