Coutinho asks to leave, set to terminate contract with Vasco | OneFootball

The second stint of Philippe Coutinho at Vasco might be nearing its end. On the evening of this Tuesday, the management of Cruzmaltino was reportedly caught off guard by a request from the 33-year-old midfielder to leave, as he wishes to terminate his contract with the Rio de Janeiro club. The announcement regarding the termination was allegedly made by the player's staff directly to President Pedrinho. Coutinho's contract runs until mid-2026.

Vasco, on the other hand, reportedly wishes for Coutinho to stay. The Gigante da Colina is said to have already started talks to renew the midfielder's contract. Negotiations are reportedly underway with the football department to extend the contract until the end of the year.

The information about Coutinho's possible termination with Vasco was initially reported by the portal “Atenção, Vascaínos!”.

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Coutinho – Photo: Matheus Lima / Vasco

The reasons for Coutinho

From Vasco's perspective, the club believes that Coutinho's desire to leave the team is due to the accumulation of criticism regarding his performance, rather than workplace relations.

Last weekend, after being substituted against Volta Redonda, Coutinho was booed for the first time at the São Januário Stadium. A portion of the Vasco fans criticizes the midfielder for his low performance in decisive matches, such as the two encounters with Corinthians in the Copa do Brasil final.

This season, Coutinho has played seven games for Vasco, scoring three goals and providing one assist.

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