Corinthians confirms Memphis Depay's departure amid fan reactions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:27 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Corinthians confirms Memphis Depay's departure amid fan reactions

Summary

Corinthians announced that Memphis Depay is no longer part of the team as of August 11. The announcement sparked widespread reactions on social media, given Depay's high profile within the club and previous statements from sporting director Marcelo Paz indicating a contract renewal was in progress. Following the news, Depay plans to hold a press conference to address the situation and intends to pursue claims with FIFA regarding outstanding payments from Corinthians. This unexpected departure follows recent assurances about his future with the team.

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Key Details

•Corinthians announces Depay's departure on August 11
•Social media erupts in reaction to the news
•Sporting director recently indicated a renewal was being finalized
•Depay plans to hold a press conference soon
•He intends to seek payment claims with FIFA

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8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Grief? Debt? Social media erupts over Depay leaving Corinthians

What they're saying

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On the afternoon of this Tuesday (11), Corinthians announced that Memphis Depay no longer wears the club’s shirt.As soon as the São Paulo club’s official statement came out, social media went int...
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