Corinthians not considering Memphis contract renewal yet | OneFootball

The Corinthians is still not considering renewing Memphis Depay's contract. President Osmar Stabile said on Wednesday, at a CBF event in São Paulo, that he intends to wait and discuss a possible extension of the contract only next year.

“We cannot talk about this at the moment, there is a current contract. I cannot discuss negotiations at this time. We will work within what the contract establishes. When it is close to expiration, then we will talk. I don't know what will happen until then. Football is very dynamic, I cannot speak about the future,” stated the official at the Summit CBF Academy.

Memphis's current contract with Corinthians is valid until July 2026. The player was signed at the beginning of September last year. Since then, he has scored 17 goals and provided 14 assists in 60 matches played.

Currently, the Dutchman is recovering from a bone edema in his right knee. Recently, when asked about a possible renewal with the alvinegro club, the number 10 deflected and focused on the final stretch of this season.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Million-dollar contract

One of the factors motivating Corinthians' management to cautiously evaluate Memphis Depay's stay is the high amounts involved in the contract. In financial crisis, the club has been seeking to reduce costs in all departments to avoid an even greater deficit.

Besides the million-dollar salary, the Dutchman's contract also includes signing bonuses and incentives. Because of this, Timão incurred a debt of R$ 23 million with the player.

Corinthians reached an agreement with Memphis's staff to settle the debt. The amounts are being paid in installments, until March 2026.

There is a faction within the club advocating for the departure of the forward, believing that the contract is detrimental to the alvinegro's finances. Additionally, some officials and advisors believe that the figures involved exceed what the player has delivered on the field.

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