Depay Accuses Corinthians of Breaching Renewal Agreement

Memphis Depay has accused Brazilian club Corinthians of "unacceptable behaviour" and of breaching an agreement after the club decided against renewing his contract. The 32-year-old forward, who joined Corinthians on a two-year deal in 2024 after leaving Atletico Madrid, said the club withdrew a previously agreed extension. "This renewal was explicitly agreed upon by the president as well as the sporting, legal and financial department.

Some people decided however to breach this engagement, Depay wrote on social media. "I didn't want this situation and always respected the club throughout the process, but now I am forced to react strongly in order to preserve my interests. In the upcoming days I will speak publicly but rest assured that I will not leave this unacceptable behaviour unsanctioned.

Depay scored 20 goals in 79 appearances for Corinthians and helped them win the Copa do Brasil in 2025 and the Supercopa do Brasil this year. The Sao Paulo-based club, currently seventh in Brazil's Serie A, said the decision not to extend his contract was due to finances.