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Memphis Depay: Corinthians Contract Extension
According to ESPN BR, Memphis Depay is free to sign a pre-contract as his agreement with Corinthians is only valid until the middle of this year. The report states that the club from Parque São Jorge will only attempt to renew with the number 10 if a company interested in a partnership to cover the player's costs emerges, and that otherwise, Timão will not present a renewal proposal.
Memphis Depay has a contract with Corinthians only until June of this year. According to sources, the club's upper management has had initial contacts with the Dutch player's representatives to discuss a contract renewal. The discussions are in a preliminary stage, and Corinthians acknowledges that there are still several issues to resolve with Depay before negotiations can proceed. The club is working to resolve the situation in the upcoming weeks, but significant progress is still required.
Corinthians executive Marcelo Paz is optimistic about the contract renewal of Memphis Depay. In an interview with Rádio Bandeirantes, Paz stated that he will not give up on keeping the player in the squad. He said that he sees Depay as interested in staying at Corinthians and that the player has chances to remain if financial issues are resolved. Paz also mentioned that Depay is at a stage in his career where a financially attractive offer alone would not be enough to make him leave. The executive reported that he has had conversations with Depay. In these conversations, the player expressed that his body has not yet recovered from last year and that they have established a good level of dialogue.
According to ESPN BR, Marcelo Paz wants a face-to-face meeting with Memphis Depay or his representatives to negotiate a contract renewal. The report states this approach is due to the financial complexity involved. Memphis Depay's contract with Corinthians runs until June 2026.
Talks about a possible contract extension for Memphis Depay have not yet started, according to Voetbalprimeur.nl. President Osmar Stabile and the new football director, Marcelo Paz, are expected to consult with Memphis Depay at the beginning of next season to discuss the next steps.
President Osmar Stabile said he plans to wait and will only discuss a possible contract extension next year. The director stated that they cannot discuss this at the moment because a contract is currently in place, and he cannot talk about negotiations at this time. Stabile said they will work according to the contract's terms and will talk when it is near its expiration. He added that he does not know what will happen before then, stating that football is very dynamic and he cannot discuss the future. When asked about a possible renewal with the club, Memphis Depay did not answer the question and instead focused on the final part of this season.
According to the Brazilian branch of ESPN, Corinthians wants to renegotiate and extend the contract of Memphis Depay, whose current deal runs until mid-2026. Depay had previously also wanted to extend his contract. The club's priority was previously extending the contract of left-back Fabrizio Angileri, which expires in December 2025, but Corinthians now also wants to extend Depay's contract. The club is facing financial difficulties and has trouble paying current salaries. Corinthians wants to resolve these financial issues and fulfill current contract obligations before taking action to extend the 31-year-old striker's contract.
Corinthians wants to renew the contract of Memphis Depay, which ends in July 2026. According to ESPN, Corinthians is focused on honoring its commitment with Depay before signing any other agreement. Information from André Hernan, Bruno Andrade, and Felipe Silva states that Corinthians has a total interest in renewing with Memphis Depay. There is discussion about whether to offer a contract with lower values, but it is believed at Corinthians that this will not happen. The salary issue is a concern for agents who want to renew contracts or bring in new players, as the numbers involved affect other negotiations. All parties are seeking the renewal, but the contract values impact other representatives when renewing or hiring other athletes.
ESPN BR reports on the involvement of agent Frederico Carvalho in the transfer of Memphis Depay to Corinthians. Agent Frederico Carvalho claims to have participated in the transfer of the Dutch player Memphis Depay to Corinthians. Carvalho sent an extrajudicial notification to Corinthians, alleging he offered the player's contract to the club and is seeking a commission. The club denies using intermediaries and does not recognize Carvalho's claims. Memphis Depay joined Corinthians on September 9 of the previous year. Carvalho is considering legal action depending on the club's response.
Memphis Depay's transfer to Brazilian club Corinthians has taken many by surprise. Initially performing well, he now faces criticism for not justifying his high salary. The financial aspects of his contract have been disclosed as extraordinary. Depay relocated approximately 8,377 kilometers from Madrid to São Paulo. Brazilian presenter and former footballer Neto expressed criticism towards Corinthians for their expenditure on Depay despite facing financial challenges. The overall value of his contract, which includes bonuses, a signing fee, and salary, could total 18.5 million euros over 26 months. A sponsor, Esportes da Sorte, committed to paying 8.8 million euros, with the potential to rise to 19 million euros through various clauses. His signing fee was nearly 3.9 million euros, and he is entitled to 5.4 million euros in performance bonuses. Depay receives additional bonuses based on match selections and goal involvements. Currently, he has been involved in 27 goals, and Corinthians owes him 730,000 euros. Additionally, he earns 750,000 euros per title, having already secured this amount by winning the São Paulo championship (Paulistão).
Memphis Depay has been officially announced as the new number 10 for Corinthians. The club confirmed the new number for the Dutch player on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, ahead of their match against Santos. This decision was part of a marketing strategy by the club, as reported by ESPN. Memphis Depay is expected to debut with the new number in the match against Santos.
Memphis Depay has agreed to a contract with Corinthians that will last until mid-2026. It was reported that the Brazilian club's sponsor, Esportes da Sorte, has been granted permission by the Ministry of Finance to operate in Brazil and is expected to cover two-thirds of Depay's substantial salary, which amounts to six million euros annually. Sources indicated that if the sponsor had not received approval, Corinthians would have been compelled to cut ties with Memphis, necessitating his departure from the club. Fortunately, this predicament has been averted, allowing Memphis to continue his career in Brazil.
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