Depay Accuses Corinthians of Breaching Contract Renewal Agreement

Netherlands forward Memphis Depay has accused Brazilian club Corinthians of "unacceptable behaviour" after they withdrew from a contract extension they had previously agreed to, leaving the 32-year-old free to seek a new club. The dispute erupted on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, after Corinthians announced they would not renew Depay's deal, which expired on July 31, 2026.

In a statement posted on social media, Depay expressed his disappointment, claiming a two-year extension had been "explicitly agreed upon by the president as well as the sporting, legal and financial department." He alleged that "some people decided, however, to breach this engagement." Depay stated he was "forced to react strongly" to preserve his interests and indicated he would speak publicly about the matter in the coming days.

Corinthians confirmed the decision not to renew Depay's contract in an official statement, attributing it solely to financial considerations. The club said the decision was taken "solely and exclusively in consideration of the financial health of our institution," adding that a new commitment of that size would not be compatible with the financial balance needed to ensure sustainability....