Memphis Depay, a 32-year-old forward, made the allegations on his social media accounts, stating that the club's president and various departments had explicitly agreed to the contract renewal. However, certain individuals within the club decided not to respect this agreement. Depay's comments come after Corinthians published a statement justifying their decision not to renew his contract, citing financial reasons.
Depay, who joined Corinthians in 2024 on a two-year deal, has had a successful stint with the club, winning the Copa do Brasil in 2025 and the Supercopa do Brasil this year. The Dutchman has made a total of 79 appearances for Corinthians, scoring 20 goals and providing 15 assists. He has announced that he will address the situation publicly in the coming days, stating that he will not let the club's behaviour go unchallenged.
Corinthians' president, Osmar Stabile, is expected to hold a press conference to provide further explanations for the club's decision. The situation has sparked controversy, with Depay's accusations suggesting that the club may have acted in bad faith. The outcome of this situation remains uncertain, with Depay's next move set to be closely watched by football fans and pundits alike.