Debt to Memphis tops R$ 30 million, Corinthians seek payment plan | OneFootball

The debt owed by Corinthians to Memphis Depay has already surpassed R$ 30 million. The club is seeking an agreement to pay the outstanding amount in installments, but made a proposal that irritated the striker's staff.

According to information obtained by Gazeta Esportiva, the player’s salary and image rights are up to date. However, amounts related to signing bonuses and contractual bonuses have already reached the R$ 30 million mark.

The debt could increase by another R$ 4.7 million if Corinthians win the Supercopa do Brasil against Flamengo this Sunday. The delay is bothering the athlete’s staff.

First proposal

The financial and administrative boards of Corinthians are working on a payment schedule to determine the club’s priority debts. Among them is the outstanding amount owed to Memphis Depay.

Timão made a proposal to pay the debt to the striker in installments. The club wanted to pay part of the amount this year, another part in 2027, and the final portion only in 2028. The offer did not go over well with the player’s representatives.

The report found that Corinthians want to resolve the situation and are open to dialogue. The club’s management, in fact, sees the Alisson case as an example of the austerity period the club is currently experiencing. Timão backed out of the agreement made with São Paulo and gave up paying R$ 1 million upfront to sign the midfielder.

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Memphis on his way out?

Amid the financial impasse, Memphis Depay has received two offers and is considering leaving Corinthians. The names of the clubs are being kept confidential, but Gazeta Esportiva has learned that the value of the offers is lower than the player’s contract with Timão.

The Dutchman has left the situation in the hands of his staff and has not participated in the discussions regarding the payment of overdue signing bonuses and bonuses. He wants to stay focused on helping the team on the field.

Will he renew?

Memphis Depay is already free to sign a pre-contract. The striker’s contract with Corinthians is valid only until the middle of this year.

The club from Parque São Jorge will only try to renew with the number 10 if a company shows interest in forming a partnership to cover the player’s costs. Otherwise, Timão will not make a renewal offer.

Memphis Depay arrived at Corinthians in 2024 and, amid controversies and good moments, won two titles: the Paulistão and the Copa do Brasil in 2025, even scoring in the final. In total, he has 19 goals and 14 assists in 66 games wearing the black and white jersey.

By Tiago Salazar and André Costa

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.