People close to Philippe Coutinho at Aston Villa have never seen him "so happy", they have told this to Fabrizio Romano.
The sports journalist has opened up on the Brazil international's mood at his current side following his struggles at Barcelona.
“We maybe lost a bit of magic around this deal because it was two or three weeks ago,” Romano told
Vibe with Five.
“But it is a very good one.
“He has started very well. I am told by people at the club that in training he seems really happy. Super happy with Steven Gerrard. Super happy with the atmosphere.
“Who is close to Coutinho? Agents. They say they have never seen Philippe so happy and ready to fight as they see him right now.
“A few years ago. A few weeks ago. He was suffering at Barcelona because he wasn’t even considered a key player. Now he’s back as a star. He needed some fresh air. I think it’s a very good one (signing) for Aston Villa. They did a fantastic window.”
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