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Philippe Coutinho Makes Emotional Statement as He Confirms Shock Decision 'with a Tight Heart'
Philippe Coutinho, who scored 17 goals in 81 appearances during his second stint, leaves Vasco da Gama to focus on mental health after being booed by fans last week.
- On last week, Coutinho announced on Instagram he is leaving Vasco da Gama, saying 'now is the time to take a step back.'
- After being booed last week, Coutinho was substituted at half-time and did not return to the bench, realizing on the way to the locker room his cycle at Vasco had ended.
- Since rejoining in 2024, Coutinho has played 81 times and scored 17 goals for Vasco, with 68 caps for Brazil and one assist in seven games this season.
- Vasco da Gama confirmed Philippe Coutinho's departure after he requested termination of his contract due to expire in June, ending his second spell with the club abruptly.
- Having played across Europe, Coutinho said he had been feeling pressure in recent months and has not indicated his future plans after leaving Vasco da Gama.
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Emotional words and a surprising farewell: Philippe Coutinho leaves his youth club Vasco da Gama and talks openly about mental exhaustion. Philippe Coutinho has experienced many stations in his long career. Now his chapter ends with his home club Vasco da Gama. On Instagram, the 33-year-old explained: "The truth is that I am mentally very exhausted. I have always been very reserved, so it is not easy for me to say this, but I have to be honest. …
Former Liverpool midfeilder, Philippe Coutinho quits boyhood club Vasco da Gama , says he’s ‘mentally tired’ - Newsy People
Phillipe Coutinho has announced he is leaving boyhood club Vasco da Gama because he is “tired mentally” and his “cycle at the club has ended”. The former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder was substituted at half-time after being booed by fans during Vasco’s win on penalties over Volta Redonda last week. Coutinho, who has 68 caps for Brazil, did not return to the bench in the second half to watch the remainder of the game. In a lengthy, em…
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