Depay Upset After Saying Brazilian Club Corinthians Broke Agreement to Extend Contract
Memphis Depay says the club had agreed to a renewal, while Corinthians cites finances and says the 32-year-old made 79 appearances.
- On Tuesday, Netherlands international Memphis Depay announced that Brazilian club Corinthians breached a contract extension agreement, claiming he was "forced to react strongly" to preserve his interests.
- The Sao Paulo-based club, seventh in Brazil's Serie A, cited financial concerns for the decision, stating the commitment "would not be compatible with the financial balance."
- Joining Corinthians in 2024 on a two-year contract, the 32-year-old made 79 appearances, scoring 20 goals while winning the Copa do Brasil and Supercopa do Brasil.
- Corinthians president Osmar Stabile will hold a press conference to address the dispute, though the club did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the allegations.
- Depay intends to speak publicly in the upcoming days, asserting he will "not leave this unacceptable behaviour unsanctioned" as he defends his contractual rights against the club.
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Depay upset after saying Brazilian club Corinthians broke agreement to extend contract
SAO PAULO (AP) — Netherlands forward Memphis Depay plans to “react strongly” after saying that Brazilian club Corinthians did not honor an agreement to extend his contract.
Memphis Depay has threatened to take action against the Brazilian football club Corinthians on social media. On Wednesday, the club announced that the...
ROME, 12 AGO - After several months of negotiations, the Brazilian club of Corinthians announced that it had abandoned the project for the renewal of the contract of the Dutch attacker Memphis Depay, due to expire on 31 July, for financial reasons. (ANSA)
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