Memphis Depay expected to extend Corinthians contract for two seasons

Published Jul 27, 09:22 AM UTC

Memphis Depay, the 32-year-old Dutch striker and all-time top scorer for the Netherlands national team, is reportedly close to extending his contract with Brazilian club Corinthians for two more seasons, until the summer of 2028. His current deal expires on July 31. After weeks of negotiations and a dispute over an unpaid bonus following Corinthians' Campeonato Paulista title win in early 2025, Depay has accepted the club's terms, according to ESPN and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Since arriving in September 2024 from Atlético Madrid, Depay has played 79 matches for Corinthians, scoring 20 goals and providing 15 assists. Despite frequent injuries last season (missing 27 matches) and limited playing time at the 2026 World Cup, where the Netherlands were eliminated in the round of 16 by Morocco, Depay remains a key locker room leader. The club had interest from rivals Flamengo and Mexico's Tigres but intends to keep him.

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