Philippe Coutinho has joined Santos FC, linking up with his close friend and Brazil team-mate Neymar until the end of the season. The 34-year-old midfielder, formerly of Liverpool and Barcelona, had been without a club since departing Vasco da Gama in February.
Coutinho returned to his childhood club Vasco in 2024, making 81 appearances before his departure, citing that he was "tired mentally." Santos welcomed the player on social media, sharing images of Coutinho and Neymar together.
Neymar made his return to Santos, his childhood team, in January 2025. This move will see the friends play together at club level for the first time.