Coutinho reunites with former Brazil teammate Neymar at Santos

Philippe Coutinho and Neymar have reunited at Santos for the remainder of the season, the Brazilian club announced on Monday. The former Brazil teammates, who have yet to play together at the club level, share a special bond. Coutinho, who scored 21 goals in 76 appearances for Barcelona over five years, previously spent time at Liverpool, where he helped the team win two LaLiga titles.

Neymar, now 34, made his return to Santos last year after announcing his retirement from international football following Brazil's World Cup elimination. The club shared a video of Coutinho's arrival, capturing his arrival in the dressing room and Neymar's warm welcome. Neymar fondly recalled their time at Barcelona, stating, "If it's a dream, I don't want to wake up."

Coutinho, who last played for Brazil in March 2022, previously returned to Vasco da Gama in 2024 before his recent move to Santos.