Memphis open to Brazil stay after Corinthians end renewal talks | OneFootball

Memphis could remain in Brazil after Corinthians ended renewal talks, with the 32-year-old open to domestic offers.

According to Globo.com, four Série A sides contacted his agents during his Corinthians talks, then paused out of respect. His camp now anticipate talks restarting.

He will not rule out staying and, after Corinthians’ decision, no longer excludes a domestic rival.

He felt disrespected by directors and used as a shield for the club’s institutional crises.

He values the Brazilian market and also received approaches from France, Mexico, Türkiye, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, none convincing. He wants a competitive league.

He likes the country and has commercial projects. Salary is the main hurdle, though free-agent status helps, and two clubs have signalled they can match the figures discussed with Corinthians.

He returned on the fourth for tests at a hospital and at CT Joaquim Grava, and was cleared. Even so, disputes persisted and he was not reinstated, nor cleared to train or travel for the first Libertadores knockout tie.

He had accepted lower pay, revised bonuses, a two-year deal, and R$ 42 million in instalments. Political resistance at Parque São Jorge in an election year complicated the process, despite backing from executive Marcelo Paz and coach Fernando Diniz.

The Netherlands’ record scorer, Memphis played 79 times for Corinthians, with 20 goals and three trophies.

Source: Globo.com

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