SPORTS: Coutinho completes permanent move to Aston Villa
Aston Villa have signed former Liverpool player Philippe Coutinho on a permanent contract from Barcelona. The Brazilian 29-year-old Brazilian was transferred into Villa Park on loan in January in the deal that included the option of buying at the conclusion of the season. He is now to a contract that will run through 2026 and worth 20 million dollars (PS17m) as well as is believed to have taken a significant salary cut from his contract for Spain. "This is a brilliant signing for Aston Villa," manager Steven Gerrard said. "Phil is a professional model and his contribution to the livescore cz organization…