Corinthians send renewal deal to Memphis Depay, await reply | OneFootball

Corinthians have taken another step toward keeping Memphis Depay in the squad. After days of negotiations, the club sent the forward’s camp the draft of the new contract, the document that formalizes the terms discussed between the parties in recent meetings. The information was reported by UOL Esporte.

The contract will be reviewed by the lawyers representing the player before any possible signing. The expectation is that the legal review will take place this Thursday (30).

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Ag. Corinthians

The document was sent after a request from Memphis. According to UOL, the forward postponed his return to Brazil, initially scheduled for this Thursday, because he wanted to receive the formal proposal before traveling.

The Corinthians board’s intention was to first complete the player’s medical exams and physical assessment and only then present the new deal. However, given the player’s position, the club chose to send the documentation in advance.

The basis of the renewal had already been verbally agreed upon over the weekend. According to the report, Memphis agreed to revise the amounts he will receive under the new contract.

If the agreement is signed, the forward will begin receiving around R$ 2 million per month. In addition, Corinthians will no longer cover some costs included in the current contract, such as expenses for a cook, driver, and private security.

Another negotiated point involves the amounts the club owes the player. The understanding sets the debt at R$ 42 million, not including fines, interest, or monetary adjustments that could increase the total.

Under the deal discussed by the parties, Corinthians will also have a grace period before starting payment of that amount. The transfers are only expected to begin in January 2027.

Before the contract draft was sent, representatives of Corinthians and Memphis took part in a virtual meeting to discuss the final details of the negotiation.

In addition to the forward, members of his camp and legal team were present, as well as members of the club’s board and legal department.

Still according to UOL Esporte, the meeting began on a positive note, but disagreements arose during the conversation. The main sticking point involved the timing of the medical exams and physical tests.

Corinthians argued that these assessments should take place before the contract was signed. Memphis, in turn, said he had no objection to the procedures, but made them conditional on prior review of the document formalizing the renewal.

Despite the disagreement, talks progressed, and the black-and-white board decided to officially forward the proposal to the player, bringing the sides closer to a conclusion in the negotiations.

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