Posted on January 7, 2022 at 12:00 PM by The editorial staff updated January 7, 2022 at 12:04 pm While FC Barcelona have officially announced the loan of Philippe Coutinho to Aston Villa, Barça should still take care of a considerable part of the Brazilian's salary. The purchase option included in the transaction would also be known. The adventure of Philippe Coutinho has ended at FC Barcelona . After four years with the club culé, the Brazilian was loaned six months with option to buy Aston Villa . In Birmingham , Philippe Coutinho will then find Steven Gerrard , the two men having played together in the jersey of Liverpool between 2013 and 2015. Despite the departure of the 29-year-old attacking midfielder, Barça should still support a large part of the colossal salary of Philippe Coutinho . < h2> Barça will pay 65% of Coutinho's salary According to information from journalist Gerard Romero , FC Barcelona should take 65% of the salary of Philippe Coutinho during his six month loan to Aston Villa . For his part, the journalist Matteo Moretto affirms on Twitter that the amount of the call option present in the operation should be between 35M € and 45M €. Skip back to main navigation