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Neymar ‘signs’ star once worth $187 million: childhood friend Philippe Coutinho back into the Santos picture

Philippe Coutinho has re-emerged as a potential transfer target for Brazilian club Santos, largely spurred by his longtime friend Neymar. The former Barcelona playmaker, whose market valuation previously reached a peak of $187 million, is being linked to the move as Neymar appears to play a key recruitment role.