Overview
- Corinthians announced on Tuesday that it would not renew Memphis Depay's contract, making the 32-year-old striker a free agent.
- Football and legal staff had uploaded a two-year deal bearing Depay's signature but president Osmar Stábile refused to sign and complete the renewal.
- Sponsor Fatal Fans formalized a conditional R$5 million addendum to help cover Depay's costs but the payment required a signed renewal and therefore never took effect.
- Depay posted on X that he was 'very disappointed' and said he will pursue outstanding debt claims linked to his time at the club, which have been reported at roughly R$77 million.
- Coach Fernando Diniz said the decision shocked the squad, Corinthians is looking for backers to possibly reopen talks, and several Brazilian clubs have shown interest in the player.