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Coutinho Quits Football Over Mental Health
19 Feb
Summary
- Philippe Coutinho has terminated his contract with Vasco da Gama.
- The player cited mental health problems as his reason for leaving.
- Barcelona signed Coutinho from Liverpool for 120 million plus variables.
Philippe Coutinho, the 33-year-old former Liverpool standout, has announced he is stepping away from football. He has terminated his contract with his childhood club, Vasco da Gama, citing mental health challenges as the reason for his decision.
Coutinho's career trajectory saw him move from Liverpool to Barcelona in January 2018 for a reported fee of €120 million plus €40 million in variables. Despite the significant investment, his tenure with the Catalan club was marked by underperformance, failing to replicate the brilliance he displayed in the Premier League and leading to him being largely sidelined.
The player confirmed his departure from Vasco da Gama through a statement on social media, a club where he began his football journey in his youth. His move to Barcelona came despite warnings from then-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
