Philippe Coutinho, the 34-year-old attacking midfielder, left Vasco da Gama and signed for Santos. The player arrived on a free transfer to the Portuguese club, after ending his connection with the Rio de Janeiro team.
The Brazilian midfielder signed a contract with Santos until the end of 2026. This transfer marks Coutinho's return to Portugal, where he had previously played for Aston Villa in the English Premier League before heading to Brazil.
With this signing, Santos reinforces their midfield with an experienced player of great technical quality. Coutinho is known for his ability to create plays and score goals, characteristics he aims to bring to the Portuguese team.
The club did not reveal the financial details of the agreement, but the operation was completed without transfer costs, given that the player was free to sign with any team after leaving Vasco da Gama.
