Memphis posts on social media as he awaits Corinthians return | OneFootball

By Mirella Ramos / Central do Timão Editorial Staff

Forward Memphis Depay stirred up social media this Wednesday (29) amid expectations over the outcome of negotiations to renew his contract with Corinthians. The No. 10 made two posts that caught fans’ attention on the eve of his return to Brazil.

On his secondary Instagram account, the Dutchman shared a photo of himself getting a haircut along with the message: “I’m waiting like everyone else… Greatness about to reveal itself again” (“I’m waiting like everyone else… Greatness is about to reveal itself again,” in a free translation).

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Ag. Corinthians

Shortly afterward, Memphis also used his main profile to post a Stories image in which he appears wearing a chain with the Corinthians crest. The image is part of a shoot done for Hypebeast, an international platform focused on fashion, urban culture, and lifestyle.

In the interview given to the publication, the forward spoke about his career on and off the pitch, discussing his relationship with music, his journey in football, and the period he is experiencing while playing for Corinthians.

The posts come at a decisive moment in talks between the player and the club. According to Meu Timão, the board expects Memphis to arrive in São Paulo this Thursday (30), when the final details for signing the new contract should be completed.

The forward’s current deal expires next Friday, but the parties have reached an understanding to extend the Dutchman’s stay until mid-2028.

During the talks, there was an adjustment to the terms of the agreement. Initially, the player’s representatives were seeking a three-season renewal, while Corinthians was pushing for a two-year extension. The club’s proposal ended up being accepted.

According to the outlet, the new contract also includes a salary reduction on Memphis’s part, as well as the end of benefits that were part of the previous deal, such as housing costs and private security. In return, the player’s camp presented alternatives to supplement his pay through commercial activities and sponsorship deals. One of these initiatives has already been finalized with the No. 10’s participation in campaigns for Ezze Seguros, a Corinthians sponsor.

Memphis has been away from Corinthians matches since the end of June, when he played for the Netherlands national team at the World Cup. After the Dutch team was eliminated by Morocco, the forward went on vacation, as did the rest of the black-and-white squad during the break in the calendar.

Even with his expected return to Brazil, the trend is that the No. 10 will still not be available to Fernando Diniz for the match against Athletico-PR, scheduled for this Thursday (30), in the Brazilian Championship.

Before returning to action, the player is expected to undergo the medical exams and physical evaluations carried out with the rest of the squad during the mid-season training period. The expectation is that he could be included in the squad for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 against Internacional next Sunday (2) at Beira-Rio.

Since arriving at Corinthians in 2024, Memphis has made 79 appearances, scored 20 goals, provided 15 assists, and won three titles with the club: the 2025 Campeonato Paulista and Copa do Brasil, as well as the 2026 Supercopa do Brasil.

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