Coutinho says he is “mentally exhausted” as he confirms Vasco departure

Philippe Coutinho has confirmed he is stepping away from Vasco da Gama after publishing a deeply personal statement on Instagram.

The 33-year-old Brazilian explained that he reached a point where he needed to prioritise his mental health.

Coutinho wrote: “I thought long and hard before writing this… out of respect, affection, and love that I have for you and for this club, I felt I needed to come here and speak from the heart.”

The former Liverpool midfielder added: “At that moment...