Philippe Coutinho, a 34-year-old attacking midfielder, left Vasco da Gama and signed for Santos. The transfer was made at no cost for the Santos club, meaning free of charge. The contract signed by the player runs until December 2026. With this change, Coutinho returns to play alongside Neymar, his former Brazilian national team teammate.
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Coutinho leaves Vasco and joins Santos with Neymar
Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo15 September 2026 at 11:54
Why this matters
This transfer reunites Coutinho with Neymar, his former teammate at Barcelona and the Brazilian national team, now both at Santos. The move directly affects fans of both clubs and could alter the balance of Brazilian football, with an experienced player reinforcing a team in reconstruction. The transfer follows Coutinho's controversial departure from Vasco, where his spell was marked by injuries and below-expected performance.
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