Memphis Depay set to return to Brazil on Tuesday to seal Corinthians deal | OneFootball

Forward Memphis Depay is expected in Brazil next Tuesday (4) to finalize the last steps of his contract renewal with Corinthians. The information was first reported by UOL and confirmed by Central do Timão. The expectation is that the new deal will run until mid-2028.

Before the final signing, the No. 10 will undergo medical exams at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava. The player wants to make the renewal official in person, even though the parties have already made progress in the negotiations and exchanged draft contracts in recent days.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Ag. Corinthians

According to UOL, Corinthians chose to complete the process only after the medical exams are carried out. The board considers this step important before the final signing of the new agreement.

With his return scheduled only for Tuesday, Memphis’ participation in the match against Internacional, set for Thursday (6) at Neo Química Arena in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, has become unlikely. The forward had hoped to get some minutes before the clashes against Rosario Central in the Libertadores round of 16 on August 13 and 20.

The Dutchman remained on vacation after his participation in the World Cup. Initially, he intended to return to Brazil last week, but decided to wait for the final review of the new contract by his legal team before confirming the trip.

Talks between the club and the player have progressed significantly in recent days, especially after Memphis accepted the conditions presented by Corinthians for the renewal.

Among the main points of the new deal is a salary reduction. The forward agreed to receive around R$ 2 million per month, with most of it covered by the football budget and approximately 25% coming from marketing initiatives developed in partnership with the club.

The agreement also provides for changes to benefits previously paid by Corinthians. The club will no longer cover expenses such as accommodation in a luxury hotel in São Paulo, as well as costs related to a driver, security, and a cook.

Another point settled between the parties involves the outstanding amounts from the previous contract. The debt was set at R$ 42 million, not including fines and interest, and will be paid in installments until the end of the new deal. Payments are scheduled to begin in February 2027.

Even while in the renewal process, Memphis remains out of activities with the squad while he stays in Europe. The expectation is that, after the exams and contract signing are completed, the player will be reintegrated into training to begin preparations for the decisive stretch of the season.

Memphis’ numbers for Corinthians

Signed in September 2024, Memphis has made 79 appearances for Corinthians, with 20 goals and 15 assists. During that period, he helped win the 2025 Campeonato Paulista, the 2025 Copa do Brasil, and the 2026 Supercopa do Brasil.

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