Memphis Depay criticizes Corinthians over contract non-renewal
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:09 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Memphis Depay has accused Corinthians of 'unacceptable behaviour' after the club decided not to renew his contract. The Brazilian club, currently sitting seventh in Serie A, stated that financial concerns led to their decision. Depay claimed the renewal had been previously agreed upon by the club’s president and key departments. He expressed his intent to publicly address the issue in the coming days. Depay scored 20 goals in 79 appearances for Corinthians, helping the team secure the Copa do Brasil in 2025 and the Supercopa do Brasil this year.
- •Depay joined Corinthians in May 2024 on a two-year deal.
- •The club cited financial balance as the reason for not renewing his contract.
- •Corinthians' president Osmar Stabile will hold a press conference soon.
- •Depay is the all-time leading goalscorer for the Netherlands.
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Memphis Depay lashes out at Corinthians’ ‘unacceptable behavior’ as contract dispute escalates
- 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — Depay upset after saying Brazilian club Corinthians broke agreement to extend contract
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Depay says Corinthians 'unacceptable' as contract ends
- 6:35 AMBBC Sport — Depay says Corinthians 'unacceptable' as contract ends
"Netherlands forward Memphis Depay plans to “react strongly” after saying that Brazilian club Corinthians did not honor an agreement to extend his contract. Depay said on social media he was “very disappointed” to find out Corinthians decided “not to honor our agreement in place to extend my contract for 2 more years.” Depay joined Corinthians in 2024 and helped the club win the Brazilian Cup last year.
"The Netherlands' record goal scorer and former Barcelona star Memphis Depay has lashed out at his now-former club, Corinthians, after the Brazilian side released a statement announcing it would not be renewing his contract
"Memphis Depay accuses Corinthians of "unacceptable behaviour" and of breaching an agreement after the Brazilian club decided against renewing his contract.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:07 PMMemphis Depay lashes out at Corinthians’ ‘unacceptable behavior’ as contract dispute escalates
The Netherlands' record goal scorer and former Barcelona star Memphis Depay has lashed out at his now-former club, Corinthians, after the Brazilian side released a statement announcing it would not be renewing his contract
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 10:09 AMDepay upset after saying Brazilian club Corinthians broke agreement to extend contract
Netherlands forward Memphis Depay plans to “react strongly” after saying that Brazilian club Corinthians did not honor an agreement to extend his contract. Depay said on social media he was “very disappointed” to find out Corinthians decided “not to honor our agreement in place to extend my contract for 2 more years.” Depay joined Corinthians in 2024 and helped the club win the Brazilian Cup last year.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:35 AMDepay says Corinthians 'unacceptable' as contract ends
Memphis Depay accuses Corinthians of "unacceptable behaviour" and of breaching an agreement after the Brazilian club decided against renewing his contract.
- BBC SportAug 12, 2026, 6:35 AMDepay says Corinthians 'unacceptable' as contract ends
Memphis Depay accuses Corinthians of "unacceptable behaviour" and of breaching an agreement after the Brazilian club decided against renewing his contract.
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