The contractual situation of Memphis Depay begins to enter the radar of sports news and Corinthians fans. The main name in the squad and the team’s technical reference, the Dutch striker is approaching a decisive moment in his time at the club, with contractual rules that could directly influence his future in Brazilian football.
The scenario, still undefined, opens up space for speculation and puts the black and white board of directors in a state of attention behind the scenes. THE Sporting News brings details.
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Can Depay sign a pre-contract?
Yes, it’s true that Memphis Depay could sign a pre-contract and leave Corinthiansand the situation is closely monitored behind the scenes at the club. The Dutch striker has a link with Timão until June 2026which means that, under FIFA rules, he is free to negotiate with other clubs in the final six months of the contractbeing able to sign a pre-agreement and leave free of charge at the end of the contract.
In practice, this opens up the possibility of Memphis signing with another team while still defending Corinthians, guaranteeing a free transfer at the end of the contract. Until now, there is no official renewal announcementwhich keeps the scenario open and fuels speculation about the future of the black and white number 10.
Internally, Corinthians treats the issue with caution. The club knows that, if it does not move forward with a contract extension, it runs the risk of losing one of its main players without receiving financial compensation. On the athlete’s side, sporting factors, career planning and stability of the project presented by the board weigh heavily.
Thus, although there is no definition of exit or permanence, the fact is that Memphis Depay has legal support to sign a pre-contractand the outcome of the story should gain new chapters as the end date of the bond approaches.
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How much does Memphis Depay earn at Corinthians?
The sum of the player’s salary and image rights costs Corinthians approximately R$4.7 million per month. Furthermore, the player continues to live in a luxury hotel in São Paulo and Timão pays around R$250,000 per month.
The athlete himself has already offered to find cheaper accommodation to alleviate the club’s costs. However, his legal team in Europe advised him not to make any decision until Corinthians progresses in paying a debt worth around R$23 million.
The club has not yet paid off amounts relating to gloves, bonuses for games, participation in goals and prizes, in addition to the monthly housing payments stipulated in the contract.
Memphis’ lawyers also fear new financial issues, as Corinthians has delayed contractual commitments since the athlete’s arrival in September 2024. An agreement is in place for the club to pay three installments of R$1 million in the coming months and, in March, pay off the remainder in a single transfer of R$20 million.
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