Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos for rest of season
Former Liverpool and Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho has joined Santos on a deal running until the end of the current season. The move reunites him with Neymar, his compatriot and former Barcelona teammate. Coutinho arrives after a difficult spell at Aston Villa, where he struggled for game time in the Premier League. Santos are hoping the creative duo can boost their push in the Brazilian football calendar.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukCoutinho's move to Santos reunites two of Brazil's most recognizable attacking talents in the twilight of their European careers. After stints at Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Aston Villa failed to revive the form that once made him one of the Premier League's most exciting players, the Brazilian league offers a chance to rediscover rhythm alongside Neymar. For Santos, adding a player of Coutinho's pedigree — even in his current diminished state — is a statement signing that raises the club's profile domestically.
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