Depay says Corinthians 'unacceptable' as contract ends
Summary
Memphis Depay says Corinthians acted wrongly by not renewing his contract, which he says was already agreed upon. The club says they cannot afford to keep him due to financial reasons, and Corinthians will explain the decision soon.Key Facts
- Memphis Depay joined Corinthians in May 2024 on a two-year contract.
- He claims the club agreed to extend his contract but later withdrew the offer.
- Depay scored 20 goals in 79 games for Corinthians.
- He helped Corinthians win the Copa do Brasil in 2025 and the Supercopa do Brasil in 2026.
- Corinthians is currently seventh in Brazil’s Serie A league.
- The club says they cannot renew Depay’s contract because of financial limits to keep the club stable.
- Corinthians’ president Osmar Stabile will hold a press conference about the decision.
- Depay is the Netherlands’ all-time top scorer but did not score in the 2026 World Cup, where the Netherlands lost in the round of 32.
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