Philippe Coutinho ‘agrees drastic pay cut’ to seal dream transfer with Aston Villa set to rip up flop’s contract

PHILIPPE COUTINHO has agreed a “drastic pay cut” to leave Aston Villa, according to reports.

The Brazilian, 32, spent last season on loan at Qatari side Al-Duhail after falling down the pecking order under Unai Emery.

Coutinho has two years remaining on his Villa contract.

But according to Brazilian outlet Globo, Coutinho will now have his contract cancelled in order to move back to his homeland.