⚠️ Santos close in on Philippe Coutinho signing, details | OneFootball

Neymar had said that having Philippe Coutinho at Santos was his "dream."

And the club has moved closer to signing the 34-year-old midfielder.

According to ge, the expectation is that he will undergo medical examinations this Friday (11) in order to sign a contract until the end of this season.

Coutinho made only seven appearances for Vasco in 2026, with three goals and one assist, before requesting a contract termination to take care of his mental health.

He has not played since February 14, when he faced Volta Redonda in the Campeonato Carioca.

Coutinho is another signing made after Santos got rid of the transfer ban with the help of NR Sports, the company owned by Neymar and his family.

The run of arrivals was followed by the official signings of Arthur, Rodinei, Lima and Everton Cebolinha - all until December.

Only Lima joined on loan, since he belongs to Fluminense.

The Brazilian football transfer window closes on the aforementioned 11th, but Coutinho can still be registered afterward because he is a free agent.

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