Transfer: Philippe Coutinho's New Club Revealed
Coutinho returns to Brazil on a free transfer as Santos seek a replacement for Neymar and a lift from near the bottom of the league.
- Santos signed veteran attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 34, marking one of the biggest transfers in the 2026 Brazilian transfer window.
- The team urgently recruited him following a grade 2B muscle injury to Neymar's right thigh, confirmed in an official statement just over a week ago.
- Coutinho previously flourished under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool before Barcelona paid around $187 million for him, though his performances never justified that fee.
- After failing to fulfill potential at Aston Villa under Unai Emery, he became a free agent, ending his European tenure and returning to his native country.
- Santos sits near the bottom of the Brasileiro standings and urgently requires points to avoid relegation, making the veteran's addition a critical development.
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Transfer: Philippe Coutinho's new club revealed
Brazilian midfielder, Philippe Coutinho, has reached an agreement to join Santos FC until the end of the current season. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Coutinho will join Santos as a free agent. The 34-year-old, who last played for Vasco da Gama, will reunite with his friend Neymar Jr. at Santos. He is expected to undergo his Santos medical today and finalise his move to the Brazilian club. Coutinho has previously played …
Friends of childhood, players will play together again in the club of São Paulo
Philippe Coutinho, 34, will be teammate with Neymar. The midfielder is ready for Santos, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Player hasn't had a club since he left Vasco.
Santos hit Philippe Coutinho's contract. The 34-year-old player is expected at CT Rei Pelé on Friday (11) to sign a four-month contract
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