After latest title, Memphis tops R$25 million in prizes with Corinthians | OneFootball

Memphis Depay secured yet another million-dollar bonus for himself by winning his third title wearing the Corinthians jersey. Timão became champions of the Supercopa do Brasil last Sunday by defeating Flamengo 2-0 at the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília (DF).

Memphis Depay's contract with Corinthians, signed in September of last year, includes a bonus of R$ 4,725,603.00 if he wins any trophy with Corinthians. This amount had already been secured with the Paulista and Copa do Brasil titles, and now it has been repeated with the Supercopa.

Corinthians earned R$ 11.61 million by winning the Copa do Brasil over Vasco. This would mean that, in theory, 40.5% of the prize money the team will receive for being champions would go to the Dutchman.

Just by winning titles, then, the Dutchman has already secured a total sum of R$ 14,176,809.00. The Dutchman also has R$ 11,026,407.00 in bonuses for on-field achievements, such as goals and assists. Therefore, just in total bonuses, Corinthians' number 10 has already accumulated R$ 25,203,216.00 in total bonuses.

Debt with Memphis keeps growing

As revealed by Gazeta Esportiva, Corinthians' debt with Memphis Depay has already surpassed R$ 30 million. The club is seeking an agreement to pay the outstanding amount in installments, but recently made an offer that irritated the striker's staff.

According to sources, the player's salary and image rights are up to date. However, amounts related to signing bonuses and contractual bonuses have already exceeded R$ 30 million, increasing even more with the prize money after the Supercopa do Brasil title.

First proposal

The financial and administrative departments of Corinthians are working on a payment schedule to determine the club's priority debts. Among them is the outstanding amount with Memphis Depay.

Timão made a proposal to pay the debt with the striker in installments. The club wanted to pay part of the amount this year, another in 2027, and a final portion only in 2028. The offer did not go over well with the player's representatives.

The report found that Corinthians wants to resolve the situation and is open to dialogue. The club's management, in fact, sees the Alisson case as an example of the austerity phase the club is currently experiencing. Timão backed out of the agreement made with São Paulo and gave up paying R$ 1 million upfront to sign the midfielder.

Will he renew?

Memphis Depay is already free to sign a pre-contract. The striker's contract with Corinthians is only valid until the middle of this year. The club from Parque São Jorge will only try to renew with the number 10 if a company interested in partnering to cover the player's costs appears. Otherwise, Timão will not make a renewal offer.

The Dutchman has even received two proposals and is considering leaving Timão. The names of the clubs are being kept confidential, but Gazeta Esportiva has learned that the amounts offered are lower than the athlete's current contract with the club. Amidst this uncertainty, coach Dorival Júnior highlighted the striker's importance to the team after the Supercopa do Brasil win and said he hopes for a renewal.

“It's undeniable what he represents when he's fit and giving us the possibility of his technical and physical contribution. I want to believe that everything will happen naturally, that there is a possibility of a new contract. Let's hope that this comes to pass. And that we can be gaining players, not losing them. Besides Memphis staying, gaining more elements to be even stronger,” declared the coach.

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