Memphis Depay’s Corinthians revival ends, three trophies in near two years | OneFootball

Corinthians will not renew Memphis Depay’s contract, citing financial constraints, ending a year and 11 months that brought three trophies. The club said in a statement that the decision was taken solely to protect its financial health.

Signed in September 2024, he debuted in a 3-0 win over Atlético Goianiense, assisted against Fortaleza and scored in a 5-2 victory over Athletico Paranaense.

A nine-match league streak under Ramón Díaz followed, equalling records of Atlético Mineiro in 2020 and Internacional in 2021. Depay had seven goals and four assists as Corinthians rose from the drop zone to seventh and the Libertadores.

In 2025 he took the number 10. After a Libertadores exit to Barcelona of Ecuador, he set up Yuri Alberto in a 1-0 win at Palmeiras and a 0-0 home draw on 27 March delivered the Paulista title.

After a 2-0 defeat to Fluminense he criticised the team’s shape, and Ramón Díaz left. Under Dorival Júnior he scored in a 1-0 Copa do Brasil win over Palmeiras, suffered a grade two hamstring injury, then returned to score in a 2-1 final win over Vasco.

In 2026 he featured in January against Bahia and soon lifted the Supercopa do Brasil by beating Flamengo 2-0. Contract talks stalled over costs, he left for the World Cup, then returned in August for tests and renewed discussions. Depay departs with 79 appearances, 20 goals, 15 assists and three trophies, and as Corinthians’ fifth highest-scoring foreign player.

Source: Meu Timao

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