Carnival strain behind Philippe Coutinho’s Vasco exit amid reported marital crisis | OneFootball

Philippe Coutinho’s abrupt exit from Vasco has been tied to off-field issues, with Carnival said to have triggered a marital crisis that influenced his decision to leave Brazilian football. According to PaponaColina, he resigned citing mental health concerns.

Speculation grew around the Marquês de Sapucaí parades. Ainê Coutinho debuted as a Vila Isabel muse on Tuesday 17, while Coutinho was not seen at rehearsals or in the official parade assembly, which raised questions among acquaintances.

His explanation to the club centred on protecting his mental wellbeing. People close to the family suggested the 2024 return to Rio reflected Ainê’s wish for more autonomy and new projects, which may have strained a relationship that began in adolescence and led to marriage in 2013.

A usually private figure, he found the media glare ill-suited to his state of mind. His resignation followed soon after Ainê’s parade, coinciding with social media chatter about alleged jealousy and distance between the pair, who have three children, Maria, Esmeralda and José.

A post congratulating his wife was viewed by many as damage control, yet it did not hide the internal crisis. For Vasco, losing their main academy idol in 2026 is traumatic, as he had been earmarked as a key technical reference this season.

With the termination completed, Coutinho is focusing on personal and family reorganisation. As he seeks peace, the most likely outcome is that he will end his career, while Vasco work to fill the void his early departure leaves.

Source: PaponaColina