Return to Vasco for "love" of club, says Coutinho

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Former Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder Philippe Coutinho said on Thursday that he decided to rejoin Vasco da Gama because of his "love" for the club that launched his career.

Speaking after Vasco da Gama secured the 32-year-old on a 12-month loan from Aston Villa, Coutinho said he was eager to start a new spell with the Rio de Janeiro outfit.

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