Corinthians latest: Depay arrives, further tests and focus on Internacional tie | OneFootball

According to Meu Timao, Memphis Depay landed in São Paulo in the early hours to renew his Corinthians contract, and is expected to extend it until mid 2028.

The number 10 arrived by private jet and completed initial medical checks on his return. He had spent two months away, playing the World Cup for the Netherlands then taking a post tournament break.

Further examinations are scheduled for Wednesday, after which he will begin on pitch work and be reintegrated with the squad.

In his absence, Corinthians have started preparations for Thursday's Copa do Brasil meeting with Internacional. They must win by a two-goal margin to take the tie to penalties.

Elsewhere, members of the club's amputee football team met president Osmar Stabile this week and presented the trophy for their sixth Brazilian title.

Striker Dieguinho will not travel for Brazil Under-20 friendlies after Corinthians declined to release him.

For 2026, the Federação Paulista de Basketball announced a new format and expanded coverage for the Campeonato Paulista.

Corinthians have secured a last-16 place in the Under-20 Women's Paulista and cannot finish lower than eighth, the final qualifying spot for the first knockout round.

Forward Jhonson discussed the hard-fought win over Flamengo in the women's league and highlighted errors by the match officials.

Source: Meu Timao

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