Corinthians futsal icon backs Memphis Depay contract renewal | OneFootball

Deives, one of the biggest names in the history of Corinthians futsal, used his social media last Wednesday to speak in favor of Memphis Depay staying at the club. For the former pivot, the Dutch forward has raised the team’s technical level since his arrival and ranks among the top players on the international stage. Even so, he noted that any new deal must respect Timão’s financial reality.

“Anyone who is against renewing Memphis Depay’s contract is crazy, in my opinion. I understand that no player is above the club and that he also has to readjust to the club’s current situation, but he is a global idol, loved everywhere he goes, and he changed our club’s technical level with results, with titles, he is a positive leader within the squad… I’m very much in favor of this renewal. We have a player of this level, top shelf, world-class, at our club, and there are people who don’t look favorably on this kind of renewal. I’m completely in favor,” Deives said in stories posted on his Instagram account.

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Memphis’ current contract with Corinthians runs until July 31, 2026. Behind the scenes, the representatives of the No. 10 have already received an official proposal drawn up by the Corinthians board, according to information published by Uol Esporte.

The new offer presented by the club includes significant changes compared to the current model. Among them is a reduction in the player’s wages and a restructuring of the payment structure. The intention is for Corinthians to fully assume the player’s costs, without depending on funds from sponsors or commercial agreements tied to the contract.

To make the deal financially viable, the board is working with the possibility of negotiating some important squad assets. Possible transfers of players such as Yuri Alberto, André Luiz, or Breno Bidon could create room in the wage bill and make it easier to keep the Dutchman at Parque São Jorge.

Since arriving at Corinthians in 2024, Memphis has made 79 appearances, been directly involved in 35 goals, and contributed to winning three titles in the black-and-white shirt.

Deives, meanwhile, built a historic career in the club’s futsal team. Between 2018 and 2025, the former pivot took the court 246 times, totaling 180 direct goal involvements — 156 goals and 24 assists — in addition to winning 16 titles with Timão.

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