Memphis rules out returning to luxury hotel undergoing renovation and seeks new home in SP

A reportagem apurou que o jogador avalia imóveis na capital paulista e conta com a ajuda de amigos para conhecer condomínios e opções de moradia. Among the neighborhoods analyzed are Alto de Pinheiros, Itaim Bibi and Jardins.

Corinthians and Memphis verbally agreed the basis for contract renewal last weekend. However, the agreement needs to be formalized by this Friday for the extension of the bond to be effectively completed.

O atacante aceitou reduzir o salário para pouco menos de R$ 2 milhões mensais. Além disso, não terá mais estadia e outras "regalias" custeadas pelo Corinthians, assim como viu premiações e bonificações serem reduzidas para se adequarem à realidade financeira do clube.

Memphis likes the residences in Alphaville, a gated community located in Barueri. Still, the distance of around 40 km to CT Joaquim Grava is seen by the player as an obstacle.

According to the athlete, on days with heavy traffic, the journey can take up to three hours. For this reason, he is not willing to live in the region.

The location, in fact, was one of the main factors for Memphis to stay in a hotel during the current contract with Corinthians. Por fazer o trajeto em sentido contrário ao fluxo mais intenso do trânsito, o jogador levava menos de meia hora para chegar ao CT no dia a dia.

Mesmo com a redução salarial e sem o clube arcar com despesas relacionadas à moradia, Memphis deve seguir contando com motorista particular, segurança e outros funcionários. According to sources heard by the report, the attacker's financial assets allow him to maintain these services on his own.

NEW CONTRACT DETAILS

O acordo prevê vínculo de dois anos, com validade até o meio de 2028. O período é uma temporada inferior ao que Memphis gostaria inicialmente.

The majority of the player's salaries will be paid by Corinthians' football budget. A smaller share, around 25%, will come through marketing actions and commercial agreements.

Furthermore, Memphis agreed to set the value of Corinthians' current debt to him at R$42 million. With this, it waived the collection of fines, interest and corrections on outstanding amounts.

O clube começará a parcelar a dívida apenas a partir de fevereiro de 2027. O formato foi definido para proporcionar um período de maior respiro financeiro ao Corinthians.

The idea of the football department and the athlete himself is to formalize the new relationship after medical examinations have been carried out. This process should take place this week.

Despite the verbal agreement, the renewal still faces resistance behind the political scenes at Corinthians. Allies of President Osmar Stábile are putting pressure on the leader about the possibility of completing the deal - and are even considering withdrawing support for the president if the agreement is made official.

On the other hand, leaders of Gaviões da Fiel, the club's main organized fan base, defend Memphis' permanence under the conditions verbally established between the parties.