Corinthians to give Memphis time off after Netherlands World Cup exit | OneFootball

Forward Memphis Depay will not return to Corinthians immediately after the Netherlands national team’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The club will grant the No. 10 a vacation period before he reports back to CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, since the player went straight from the European season to commitments with Timão and the World Cup without any break.

According to information first reported by Meu Timão, Corinthians has not yet set a date for Memphis to return to activities. The expectation is that the board and the player’s camp will talk in the coming days to determine the rest period and his return date.

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The situation comes amid negotiations over the Dutchman’s stay at Parque São Jorge. The forward’s current contract is valid until July 31 and, as of this Tuesday (1st), enters its final month.

While discussing a contract renewal, Corinthians also needs to resolve a bureaucratic issue involving the player’s registration. Although the deal is valid until the end of July, the contract is incorrectly listed as ending in June in the São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) system, a situation that must be corrected so Memphis can play normally in the upcoming matches.

Before the current deal expires, Corinthians has three Brazilian Championship matches scheduled: against Remo on July 23, against Bahia on the 26th, and against Athletico-PR on the 30th.

The Netherlands’ elimination took place on the night of last Monday (29). After a 1-1 draw with Morocco in regular time in Monterrey, Mexico, the Dutch were beaten 3-2 in the penalty shootout and were knocked out of the tournament. During the group stage, the team finished top of Group F with seven points, two wins, one draw, ten goals scored, and four conceded.

Memphis played in three World Cup matches. The forward came on in the 2-2 draw against Japan, played 18 minutes in the 5-1 win over Sweden, when he provided an assist, and was also on the field for 13 minutes in the 3-1 victory over Tunisia. In the knockout match against Morocco, however, the player remained on the bench for the full 90 minutes and extra time as well.

Despite the contract being close to its end, negotiations between the parties are still ongoing. Corinthians has already presented the forward with a renewal offer, and he is evaluating the terms of the new deal. Among the changes being discussed are a reduction in salary figures and a restructuring of the No. 10’s compensation format.

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