Philippe Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos FC until end of season

Philippe Coutinho has signed with Santos FC until the end of the season, reuniting him with Brazil teammate Neymar for the first time at club level.

• Coutinho, without a club since leaving Vasco da Gama in February, has joined Santos until the end of the season.
• Coutinho said Neymar played a "very important role" in convincing him to sign, describing him as a friend since childhood.
• Coutinho said the contract runs until the end of the year and he has not decided beyond that, stating he comes with a desire to work and perform well in the next three months.
• The move marks the first time Coutinho and Neymar have played together at club level, with Coutinho taking the No. 11 jersey.