According to Voetbalzone, the song 'Don't Panic' was released by Depay after Corinthians lost to Coritiba with a score of 2-1 in the Braziliaanse competitie. Depay played for Corinthians in the match, but the team's performance was disappointing. The Oranje-international failed to help his club secure a good result, playing only half of the match.
Depay's criticism of the board is not limited to the song. The lyrics of 'Don't Panic' contain several lines that target the vice-chairman of Corinthians, with Depay stating that he sees how the board looks at him, but suddenly calls him boss. Depay also claims that the board is trying to blacken his name, but that he will never be in panic mode.
In a statement on X, Depay explained that he wrote the song in April, four months ago. As an artist, Depay uses his pen to express his feelings, dreams, or nightmares. He emphasized that he loves Corinthians and everyone who wants the best for the club.
The controversy surrounding Depay's song has not affected his performance on the pitch. In the match against Coritiba, Depay came on at halftime when Corinthians were trailing 1-0. He had a chance to score a penalty, but the ball did not hit the spot. Coritiba doubled their lead in the 75th minute, and Raniele scored a consolation goal in injury time, but it was too late for Corinthians.
Corinthians will now focus on their upcoming match against Santos, who are led by Neymar. The match will take place on August 21 at 21:00 Netherlands time.