Força Jovem do Vasco cut ties with Philippe Coutinho after Santos move, brand him 'Judas Couto' | OneFootball

According to PaponaColina, Força Jovem do Vasco, the club's main organised supporters' group, issued an overnight statement on Friday 11 branding Philippe Coutinho 'Judas Couto' after his move to Série A rivals Santos. They added that the 34-year-old is no longer welcome at the club.

Shared with a biblical betrayal-themed image, the manifesto recalled the idol's reception on his 2024 return. It alleged the board covered monthly wages of R$ 1.8 million and even met backstage demands, including bringing friends and former players Souza and Alex Teixeira into the squad at São Januário.

Leaders said his Vasco story is definitively over. While acknowledging the seriousness of health issues cited at the time of his amicable release, they argued supporters are entitled to profound disappointment after offering patience and full backing.

The document said all themed material, tributes and references to the player will be removed from clubhouses and the group's official channels. It added that lasting status is built on commitment, institutional respect and mutual consideration, not talent alone.

It concluded that Vasco's century-old stature stands above Philippe Coutinho or any transient figure. The fiery statement captured a widespread sense of frustration as a much-hyped repatriation project ended on a bitter note.

With the football department focused on the decisive stretch of the Copa do Brasil semi-finals, the club is now absorbing the fallout from terraces that have turned celebration into resentment.

Source: PaponaColina

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