Marcelo Paz upbeat on Labyad update, hopeful for Memphis renewal | OneFootball

Before Corinthians’ 1-0 victory over Athletico at Arena da Baixada, in a match valid for the second round of the Brasileirão last Thursday (19), the club’s football executive Marcelo Paz gave an interview to the R7 portal. During the conversation, the executive discussed possible signings, commented on the potential contract renewal of Memphis Depay, and shared his expectations for Zakaria Labyad’s debut.

Speaking about the Moroccan midfielder, Paz confirmed the information previously published by Central do Timão that the player is only waiting for the resolution of bureaucratic details regarding his work visa before being announced and playing for Corinthians.

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Marcelo Paz also commented on the contract renewal with forward Memphis Depay, expressing optimism regarding the outcome of the negotiations.

“My expectations are good, because we can see in his behavior, his attitude, his smile, that he wants to stay at Corinthians, that he has the desire to stay. But it’s not just about wanting to stay, it’s really about a project, it’s really about sorting out what’s left unresolved—everyone knows there’s something to be sorted out. It’s about understanding what’s planned for the future, but the conversation with him and his staff, with whom I’ve already had some initial contact, has been good. The initial contact I had wasn’t about renewal, but rather about getting closer, about understanding. That’s my positive expectation.”

The executive concluded by stating that Corinthians remains attentive to the market in search of possible reinforcements, including for the offensive sector.

“As long as the transfer window is open, there can be signings. So until March 3rd we are keeping an eye on the market, monitoring situations. Yuri will be back soon, I hope as soon as possible. He’s a very important player for us, he puts fear and concern in our opponents, but regardless of his injury or not, we are in the market looking until March 3rd.”

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