Coutinho undergoes final Santos tests as Neymar welcomes him | OneFootball

Philippe Coutinho, 34, underwent final medical and fitness tests at Santos' training centre on Saturday. His move is expected to be confirmed soon, with a deal through to the end of the year.

Neymar said in a post that the squad and supporters would embrace Coutinho and that he was thrilled to see his close friend at the club. He added it felt like a dream, promised to look after him and addressed Gabi with a playful question about happiness. Coutinho's arrival was a personal request from the club's number 10.

Coutinho has been out for seven months. His last appearance came on 14 February for Vasco against Volta Redonda in the Campeonato Carioca.

A week later he terminated his contract with the Rio club to look after his mental health. Pressure from Vasco supporters weighed on the early end to a deal that would have run until mid-year.

Since then he has taken a break while keeping in shape, working with the ball and focusing on individual physical sessions.

Source: Globo.com

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