Corinthians changed their position and guaranteed Memphis Depay to stay. President Osmar Stabile confirmed on Monday night (17) that the club reached a new understanding with the striker, who will have a contract valid until mid-2028. The Dutchman is expected to return to CT Joaquim Grava this Tuesday (18) and be reinstated in Fernando Diniz's squad.
Memphis Depay stays at Corinthians and could return to Libertadores
Corinthians changed their position and guaranteed Memphis Depay to stay. President Osmar Stabile confirmed on Monday night (17) that the club reached a new understanding with the striker, who will have a contract valid until mid-2028. The...
The agreement ends a negotiation that was considered closed by the board itself. Days before, Corinthians had announced that it would not renew with Memphis, justifying the decision due to the club's financial situation.
- Conversations were resumed after the player agreed to review the values ??initially discussed.
- According to Stabile, the reduction was decisive for the business to once again be considered viable.
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The agreement ends a negotiation that was considered closed by the board itself. Days before, Corinthians had announced that it would not renew with Memphis, justifying the decision due to the club's financial situation. Conversations were resumed after the player agreed to review the values ??initially discussed.
According to Stabile, the reduction was decisive for the business to once again be considered viable. The president stated that Memphis "considerably lowered the contract" and that, under the new conditions, Corinthians believes it has the capacity to make the financial commitment.
The board sought to reduce the cost of the operation by around R$30 million. With the concession made by the attacker, Stabile took the matter to the Guidance Council (Cori) before making the final decision.
Permanence passed by the Guidance Council
The Cori meeting took place on Monday, at Parque São Jorge. The body analyzed the new conditions presented for Memphis's permanence and gave approval for the president to conclude the agreement.
The final decision, however, remained in Stabile's hands. After the meeting, he confirmed that he had reversed his previously adopted position and that the documentation for renewal was already being prepared.
"The moment I join the system, I will sign," stated the president when explaining the stage of formalizing the new bond.
The turnaround comes after weeks of negotiations. Even before the end of the previous contract, Corinthians and Memphis representatives were discussing an extension for two more seasons, but financial conditions became the main obstacle to the agreement.
Memphis can reinforce Corinthians in the Libertadores
In addition to defining the player's future, Corinthians is now racing against time to have him available to Fernando Diniz again.
The club's expectation is that Memphis will participate in training this Tuesday and Wednesday. If the documentation is regularized in time, the attacker could be selected for the duel with Rosario Central, on Thursday (20), for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores.
The return, if it happens this week, will be gradual. Memphis has not been playing officially for several weeks and will need to regain the rhythm of the game before returning to normal use.
Permanence also represents an important reinforcement for an attack that is going through a period of recovery. In recent games, players in the offensive sector have publicly admitted that the team needs to improve production.
After negotiations that came close to ending with the Dutchman's departure, Corinthians and Memphis are now beginning a new stage in their relationship. The board managed to reduce the expected cost of the agreement, while the player will have the opportunity to regain space in the team at a decisive moment of the season.
Corinthians evaluates possible renewal with Memphis as a way out for fair play
Corinthians is considering renewing with Memphis Depay to reduce and extend a debt estimated at R$77 million with the player. The club awaits a new counter-proposal and considers that an agreement would also help in adapting to the CBF's financial fair play rules