Corinthians and Memphis Depay close on renewal after breakthrough | OneFootball

Corinthians are close to agreeing a new contract with Memphis Depay after clearing the final hurdles, with the deal set to run until mid-2028.

According to Meu Timao, talks moved to draft exchange then a longer-than-usual legal review. Depay returned to Brazil early on Tuesday, passed medical and fitness tests, and is awaiting paperwork to rejoin Fernando Diniz’s squad.

A major sticking point was a penalty clause for late salary payments. Memphis wanted it retained, president Osmar Stabile opposed it, and the matter has now been settled.

The club hope to complete signatures shortly and have him available for the Copa Libertadores last-16 first leg at Rosario Central in Argentina next Thursday at 21:30. He is registered.

Depay has accepted a pay cut to stay, with part of owed bonuses to be forgiven and the club ending housing and security costs, previously about R$ 250,000 a month. His camp proposed commercial activations, and he will front Ezze Seguros.

He watched the 2-1 win over Internacional at Neo Química Arena on Thursday in the Copa do Brasil, though Corinthians went out after losing the first leg 2-0.

Depay last played on 25 June in the Netherlands’ 3-1 World Cup group win over Tunisia, then took leave after a round-of-32 exit to Morocco. In 2026 he has 14 appearances for Corinthians with one goal and one assist.

Source: Meu Timao

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