Memphis Depay renewal stalls at Corinthians amid clause dispute and political pressure | OneFootball

Memphis Depay’s proposed two-year renewal at Corinthians has stalled, with contractual disputes and internal pressure delaying signature despite medical clearance. There is still no date set to sign.

According to Globo.com, the board’s main hurdle is a clause that would make the entire R$ 42 million debt immediately payable, with interest and a fine, if any of the four instalments are late. His camp say the club will neither provide guarantees nor accept penalties and interest, seeking to freeze the debt even if delays recur. The player’s representatives want either financial guarantees or the right to execute the full amount in case of default.

President Osmar Stabile is under pressure from allies and political figures at Parque São Jorge not to approve the deal. Opponents question Depay’s durability despite passing tests and doubt the cost-benefit. They argue that, even with reduced salary and bonuses, he remains too expensive for a club in financial crisis.

No decision came on Wednesday, and Stabile began Thursday still undecided, citing the Copa do Brasil round of 16 return against Internacional. Club figures say they avoid negotiations on matchdays, focusing on the pitch.

Representatives met on Thursday morning, still without resolution. Months of talks reaching the final stretch without closure have irritated supporters.

Stabile has a record of dragging talks, including Alisson and Kayky, and blocking the sale of André to Milan after the football department had pushed them forward. Internally, there is acceptance that Depay should already be training at CT Joaquim Grava to prepare for Libertadores fixtures on 13 and 20. Even so, staff regard the delay as part of club bureaucracy and hope the remaining gaps will not scupper the agreement.

Source: Globo.com

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