Corinthians fans vent fury at board after Memphis Depay talks collapse | OneFootball

Corinthians announced on Tuesday that Memphis Depay’s spell at the club is over, triggering a fierce backlash from supporters online. The club said in a statement that talks with the Dutch forward had ended.

On X, criticism centred on president Osmar Stabile, who signed the communiqué confirming the decision, and #ForaStabile trended nationally. Fans thanked Depay and accused the board of mishandling the process.

Depay, 32, returned to Brazil in early August for medicals and to finalise a proposed two-year deal, but negotiations repeatedly stalled during exchanges of draft terms.

A club debt to the player, estimated at R$ 42 million in bonuses from his previous contract, was discussed during talks. Supporters recalled he had accepted instalments beginning in February 2027, while the club cited financial reasons for walking away.

Depay was in São Paulo this month to complete formalities and even attended the Copa do Brasil tie against Internacional at Neo Química Arena. As days passed, an agreement appeared close, before Stabile opted not to continue with the renewal.

Signed in September 2024, Depay played 79 games for Corinthians, starting 62, with 40 wins, 18 draws and 21 defeats. He delivered 35 goal contributions, 20 goals and 15 assists, and helped win the 2025 Campeonato Paulista, 2025 Copa do Brasil and 2026 Supercopa do Brasil.

Source: Meu Timao

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