Corinthians striker joins Netherlands camp for World Cup cycle | OneFootball

Forward Memphis Depay has already joined the Netherlands national team for the World Cup. This weekend, the Corinthians player officially reported to the national team’s training center in Zeist, beginning preparations for the world’s biggest football tournament.

The arrival of the No. 10 was announced on social media through a joint post by the Dutch national team and Corinthians. The post showed the player arriving at the KNVB Sports Center and highlighted his call-up for the World Cup.

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“Timão’s No. 10 has already reported to the Dutch national team”, says the caption of the post.

Released by Corinthians after the match against Platense in the Copa Libertadores last Wednesday, Memphis traveled to Europe in the following days. Although he was excused shortly after the game, the forward only officially reported to the Dutch delegation on Saturday. This Sunday, he took part normally in the activities led by the coaching staff.

In addition to the sporting aspect, the player’s call-up also represents a financial return for the São Paulo club. Under FIFA’s compensation mechanism, Corinthians will receive $11,000 per day while the forward is with the national team during the World Cup. For participation in the initial stage of the competition alone, the estimated amount reaches $132,000, around R$670,000 at the current exchange rate.

If the Netherlands advance to the final of the tournament, the amount allocated to Corinthians could reach $396,000, surpassing R$2 million.

The Netherlands are in Group F of the World Cup. Their debut will be against Japan on June 14 at 5 p.m. (Brasília time) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. They then face Sweden on the 20th at 2 p.m. at NRG Stadium in Houston. The group stage ends on June 25 against Tunisia at 8 p.m. at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. All matches in the group will be played in the United States.

Before beginning their World Cup campaign, the Netherlands will still play two warm-up matches. The first friendly is scheduled for June 3 against Algeria in Rotterdam. The second will take place on U.S. soil on the 8th against Uzbekistan in New York City.

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