Copa do Brasil title could deepen Corinthians’ debt to Memphis | OneFootball

The debt of Corinthians with Memphis Depay may increase if the club wins the title of the Copa do Brasil. This Sunday, the team faces Vasco at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro, for the second leg of the final. The match kicks off at 6 PM (Brasília time).

Corinthians' debt with the Dutch forward is around R$ 23 million. The amounts are related to overdue signing bonuses and bonuses.

In mid-September, the board led by Osmar Stabile reached an agreement with the player's staff to settle the debt. Corinthians committed to making monthly deposits of R$ 1 million until February 2026 and, in March, pay the remainder.

However, the debt may grow. This is because Memphis Depay's contract with the club includes a bonus of R$ 4,725,603 if he wins any trophy (Paulistão, Copa do Brasil, Brasileirão, Libertadores, or Sul-Americana).

Corinthians will earn R$ 77 million if they win the Copa do Brasil title. In other words, 6.1% of the prize money the team will receive if they become champions will be allocated to the number 10.

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Uncertain Renewal

The high figures involved in Memphis Depay's contract make Corinthians evaluate whether it is worth extending the contract. At the moment, the club's board is not considering renewal. The contract is valid until July 2026.

The Dutch forward was signed at the beginning of September last year. Since then, he has scored 18 goals and provided 14 assists in 64 matches played.

Memphis' Numbers

Next Corinthians Match

Match Situation

Corinthians and Vasco drew 0-0 in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil final. The result kept the match open.

The winner of the match will take the title. If the tie persists in the aggregate score, the decision will go to penalties. Timão is seeking their fourth championship in the competition, while Cruzmaltino is trying to lift the trophy for the second time in history.

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