Philippe Coutinho has confirmed his departure from boyhood club Vasco de Gama, saying that he is 'mentally exhausted' in an emotional statement on social media. Coutinho, 33, re-joined the Brazilian side on a permanent deal last year, following a short loan spell during his stint at Aston Villa, and seemed likely to extend his stay at the club. And now he has confirmed that he will no longer don the Vasco shirt, realising that it's time to 'step back' from the club. Philippe Coutinho has confirmed he is to take a 'step back from playing for Vasco de Gama'I chose to return to Vasco because I love this club. This season, he has scored seven in 28 matches, a solid return that will see his contract termination rock the club.

Source: Daily Mail February 19, 2026 14:28 UTC