Memphis Depay signs new Corinthians deal after U-turn | OneFootball

Corinthians have reversed course and agreed a two-year extension with Memphis Depay, keeping him at the club until 31 July 2028. The announcement arrived on Tuesday with social posts and a video retracing the Dutchman’s honours at Parque São Jorge.

President Osmar Stabile had decided against renewal when the contract expired on 31 July, citing finances, a call that sparked heavy backlash from fans and sponsors. ge.globo reports that the club also faced the prospect of a R$ 180 million claim over revoking an agreed extension.

Talks restarted on reduced salary terms, altered benefits and a negotiation of sums owed to the forward. Sponsors pressed for his stay, with Fatal Fans signalling an add-on of up to R$ 10 million if others contributed.

Stabile sought guidance from the club’s Cori, which backed the renewal after the vote finished level at six each and chair Miguel Marques e Silva broke the tie. The council is consultative, and the president then confirmed the extension.

The deal was registered on the CBF’s BID at 15:30, so Depay could be available to Fernando Diniz for Thursday’s Libertadores last-16 second leg against Rosario Central at 21:30. Corinthians need a simple win to reach the quarter-finals.

He rejoined training on Tuesday and has not played for Corinthians since 27 May, a 2-0 home defeat by Platense. Signed in September 2024, Depay has 79 games for Corinthians with 20 goals and 15 assists, winning the Campeonato Paulista, Copa do Brasil and Supercopa Rei.

Source: Meu Timao

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