Corinthians pushes to extend Memphis deal, seeks sponsor backing | OneFootball

Corinthians remains in talks to keep Memphis Depay in the squad beyond his current contract, which is valid until June 20. While seeking a way to cover the costs of a new deal, the club is already discussing the terms of a possible agreement with the forward.

The idea under negotiation is a two-season extension, running until June 2028. The period coincides with the European Championship, a factor that weighs on the player's decision, as he wants to keep playing at a high level to stay on the radar of the Dutch national team.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

At the moment, the main obstacle is the financial side. With no budget forecast to cover the player’s costs after the end of the current contract, Corinthians depends on a partner to make his stay possible. The club is in talks with interested companies, including its main sponsor, which previously took part in paying the player.

Internally, the board insists that the investment must be fully covered by the partner. This position is supported by the club’s financial situation, as it does not intend to commit its budget to the deal.

In addition to the financial issue, the negotiation also involves contractual adjustments and the restructuring of outstanding amounts owed to the player. The debt, related to bonuses and incentives provided for in the contract, is around R$ 40 million.

Even with the pending issues, Memphis has signaled to people close to him that he is interested in staying at Corinthians. The forward is currently recovering physically and has not played since March, after suffering a muscle injury in his right thigh during a Brazilian Championship match.

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