Corinthians confirm Memphis is no longer at the club

Corinthians confirm Memphis is no longer at the club The "saga" over renewing Memphis Depay’s contract with Corinthians came to an end on Tuesday afternoon (11). And the 32-year-old Dutch forward is no longer a Timão player. Corinthians justified the decision by citing the club’s "financial health." See the full statement below: Sport Club Corinthians Paulista has decided not to renew the contract of player Memphis Depay. This decision was made solely and exclusively with the financial health of our institution in mind, which requires strict balance and responsibility in the management of available resources. We would like to express our deep gratitude to player Memphis Depay and his entire team, who sought the best possible agreement from the very beginning of the negotiations. To the player in particular, the Club is eternally grateful for his dedication and for the results achieved throughout his journey with us, including 79 matches played, 20 goals scored and, above all, the winning of three important titles: the Campeonato Paulista and the Copa do Brasil, in 2025; and the Supercopa Rei, in 2026. These achievements will certainly remain a fundamental part of Corinthians’ history. We understand that the process extended beyond the usual timeframe, but this was mainly due to the fact that we were dealing with an exceptional player. The Board also recognizes and values the tireless efforts of all the departments within the institution that worked to make the player’s stay possible. However, after careful analysis, exclusively financial reasons and the commitment to responsible Club management ultimately prevailed. Given Corinthians’ current and future financial obligations, it became clear that taking on a new commitment of this magnitude would not be compatible, at this moment, with the financial balance we need to preserve in order to ensure the institution’s sustainability. We recognize that this was a difficult decision, but without a doubt a necessary one for the future of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista. To clarify any questions and discuss this matter in greater detail, the Club will organize a press conference in the coming days, at which president Osmar Stabile will be available to provide all necessary clarifications. We thank everyone for their understanding and will continue working so that Corinthians remains strong, solid and victorious. Sincerely, Osmar Stabile President Sport Club Corinthians Paulista This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.