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Coutinho Reunites with Former Brazil Teammate Neymar at Santos

Philippe Coutinho is set to join Brazilian club Santos for the remainder of the year, with team captain Neymar already welcoming his close friend despite the signing remaining unofficial.
The 34-year-old midfielder has been without a club since leaving Vasco in February, after departing his childhood team in 2024 following 81 appearances while stating he was "tired mentally."
On Saturday, Neymar and Coutinho watched Santos' 2-1 league win against Cruzeiro at Vila Belmiro, where Coutinho said "if it's a dream, I don't want to wake up" in a viral video.
Santos coach Cuca praised Coutinho as a "valuable asset to the sport," noting the midfielder is "highly motivated" and already participating in squad video meetings.
After starting at Vasco, Coutinho played for Inter Milan, Liverpool, and Barcelona for £142m, plus Bayern Munich, Aston Villa, and Al-Duhail before this reunion; it marks their first club-level partnership.

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