Memphis completes first medicals and awaits further checks before renewing with Corinthians | OneFootball

Memphis Depay has returned to Brazil and completed an initial round of medical tests as he moves towards renewing his Corinthians contract. According to Meu Timao, no issues were found in Tuesday's assessments in São Paulo, and he is due at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava on Wednesday for further evaluations before being cleared to sign and start ball work.

Contract talks continue in parallel. A key sticking point is a clause imposing a penalty for late salary payments, which Memphis wants to keep, while president Osmar Stabile opposes its inclusion.

Despite that gap, the Dutchman should sign the new deal on Wednesday. Members of his entourage visited Parque São Jorge on Tuesday to finalise details.

Internally, Corinthians expect the No 10 to undergo a reconditioning period before becoming an option for Fernando Diniz, unless he arrives in ideal shape.

The club is also awaiting a formal CBF ruling on his eligibility for the Copa do Brasil. Corinthians believe he was registered within the deadline, and are also arranging a Brazilian work visa, which the board views as straightforward. They face Internacional on Thursday at 20:00 at Neo Química Arena, seeking to overturn a first-leg defeat.

Memphis Depay last played on 25 June, featuring in the Netherlands' 3-1 group-stage win over Tunisia at the World Cup. After their round-of-32 exit to Morocco, he took a break during the club's calendar pause. This season he has played 14 matches for Corinthians, with one goal and one assist, and missed about two months between March and May with a right thigh issue.

Source: Meu Timao

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