TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 18 Aug 2026
Depay takes pay cut to stay at Corinthians until 2028
After a contract saga, the Dutch forward agrees to reduce his demands to remain in Sao Paulo.
M. Depay
player
Player
Memphis Depay
Position
Forward
From
Corinthians
To
Corinthians
Fee
Pay cut, new deal worth R$135m (£19.1m)
What happened. Memphis Depay agreed to take a significant pay cut to sign a new contract with Corinthians until 2028, days after the club had decided against renewing his deal.
- Depay accused the club of 'unacceptable behaviour' last week.
- He has scored 20 goals in 79 appearances for Corinthians.
- He helped them win the Copa do Brasil and Supercopa do Brasil.
“Everything's fine but it was hard work. Obviously, you can't get an international star done very quickly - it was a lengthy process but everything worked out.”
— Osmar Stabile
The new deal secures Depay's future despite the club's financial concerns, keeping a key player as they sit ninth in Serie A.
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