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Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos for rest of season

Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos for rest of season

Summary

Philippe Coutinho has signed with Santos FC to play alongside his friend Neymar until the end of the season. Coutinho was without a team since leaving Vasco da Gama earlier this year.

Key Facts

  • Coutinho joined Santos FC, where Neymar also plays.
  • Coutinho left Vasco da Gama in February after playing 81 games.
  • He said he felt "mentally tired" when leaving Vasco.
  • Neymar returned to Santos in January 2023.
  • This is the first time Coutinho and Neymar will play together at club level.
  • Coutinho started his career at Vasco da Gama, then played for Inter Milan, Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Aston Villa, and Al-Duhail.
  • At Liverpool, Coutinho scored 54 goals in 201 games.
  • Barcelona paid £142 million to sign Coutinho in 2018.
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