Corinthians v Inter: Memphis watches from Neo Química Arena box amid contract talks | OneFootball

Memphis Depay attended Corinthians’ Copa do Brasil round of 16 second leg against Internacional at Neo Química Arena, with negotiations to extend his deal still unresolved.

According to Globo.com, the Dutch forward watched from a stadium box and has passed medicals, with club and player working on final contract details.

The main sticking point is a clause stating that any delay in one of the four instalments of a R$ 42 million debt would trigger immediate full payment with interest and a fine.

His camp say Corinthians do not want to provide payment guarantees or apply penalties for late instalments, effectively freezing the debt even if there are further delays. The player’s representatives want at least some protection, either a financial guarantee or the right to call in the total.

Behind the scenes at Parque São Jorge, president Osmar Stabile is facing strong resistance from directors and political groups opposed to renewing with the 32-year-old.

If a deal is signed, the football department plan to have Memphis ready for the first leg against Rosario Central of Argentina on 13 at 21:30, Brasília time, in Rosario in the Conmebol Libertadores round of 16.

Source: Globo.com

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