Corinthians line up Memphis return, prepare tests before renewal | OneFootball

Corinthians have already defined the next steps for Memphis Depay’s reintegration into the squad. The forward is expected to report back next Thursday (30) at CT Joaquim Grava, where he will undergo a series of medical evaluations before officially renewing his contract with the club. The information was first reported by ge.

According to the report, the Dutch player will remain under the supervision of the club’s medical department for two days to undergo a full check-up, a procedure adopted by Corinthians before signing new contracts. Only after the exams are completed and he receives medical clearance will the player be reintegrated into the group led by Fernando Diniz.

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Behind the scenes, the Corinthians board and Memphis’ representatives have already reached an understanding to renew his contract for two more seasons. The deal also provides for the installment payment of the club’s debt of approximately R$ 42 million to the player, which will be paid in four semiannual installments. The first is due in February 2027.

Also according to ge, the examinations are considered an important step before signing the new contract. Internally, there is attention on the physical condition of the No. 10, who has dealt with fitness issues in recent months and had few opportunities to play in 2026, both for Corinthians and for the Netherlands national team during the World Cup.

On the other hand, people close to the player say that Memphis is fully fit to return to the pitch and be available to the coaching staff as soon as all procedures are completed.

The expectation is that the new contract will be signed next week. As the Corinthians delegation will be in Porto Alegre over the weekend to face Internacional in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16, the formalization of the deal should take place after the team returns to São Paulo.

If he passes the medical examinations and all documentation is regularized, including his work visa, Memphis could be included in the squad for the return leg against Internacional, scheduled for August 6 at Neo Química Arena, in the Copa do Brasil round of 16.

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