Philippe Coutinho, Santos and Neymar
10 September 2026
Santos have signed former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho as a free agent on a deal through the end of the year. The 34-year-old arrives after Neymar suffered a grade 2B thigh injury that left Santos needing another creative option.
Coutinho joins during a difficult Brasileirao campaign and reunites with childhood friend Neymar at Vila Belmiro. Santos moved quickly after Neymar’s setback, adding an experienced attacking midfielder whose previous clubs include Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.