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Depay accuses Corinthians of breaking contract renewal agreement

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  • Memphis Depay accuses Corinthians of breaking a contract renewal agreement, stating a new two-year deal was approved by club leadership.
  • Depay expressed disappointment and vowed to take strong action to protect his interests, promising to speak publicly about the dispute.
  • Corinthians cited financial concerns as the reason for not renewing Depay's contract, thanking him for his contributions while noting the financial unsustainability of retaining him.

Memphis Depay, a former Manchester United player, has publicly accused Brazilian club Corinthians of reneging on an agreement to extend his contract. Depay, who joined Corinthians in 2024, claims a new two-year deal was fully approved by the club's president, sporting, legal, and financial departments before the decision was reversed.

Very disappointed to read that Corinthians decided not to honour our agreement in place to extend my contract for 2 more years.

— Memphis DepayDepay expressed his disappointment on social media after Corinthians decided against renewing his contract.

"Very disappointed to read that Corinthians decided not to honour our agreement in place to extend my contract for 2 more years," Depay wrote on social media. He emphasized that the renewal had explicit approval from the club's leadership and key departments. The player accused unnamed individuals of breaching the agreement, stating, "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."

Depay indicated he would address the dispute publicly in the coming days, warning, "In the upcoming days I will speak publicly but rest assured that I will not leave this unacceptable behaviour unsanctioned." The 32-year-old stated he intends to pursue the matter further to protect his interests.

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.

— Memphis DepayDepay stated his intention to take strong action to protect his interests after the contract dispute.

Corinthians, however, announced they would not renew Depay's contract, citing the club's financial situation. The club stated that the financial commitment required to retain the forward was incompatible with the necessary balance for its sustainability. They thanked Depay for his contributions during his two-year tenure, during which he made 79 appearances and scored 20 goals, helping the team win the Copa do Brasil and Supercopa do Brasil. The club's president is expected to provide further details at a press conference.

In the upcoming days I will speak publicly but rest assured that I will not leave this unacceptable behaviour unsanctioned.

— Memphis DepayDepay warned that he would make further public statements regarding the contract dispute.
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