Memphis Depay is set to sign for Brazilian club Corinthians as a free agent, with a contract in place till 2026. The striker will exit Europe after most recently playing for Atletico Madrid, but moving on after the expiry of his contract at the end of the season.
The deal is in the final stages of being completed as per Fabrizio Romano, with the due diligence and formalities being completed. Once the paperwork is verified, the Dutch international will be presented as a new player for the club.
Memphis Depay to sign for Corinthians on two-year contract
🚨🇧🇷 Corinthians and Memphis Depay have reached an agreement in principle.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 6, 2024
Verbal agreement now as documents are still being drafted, checked with his camp.
Key steps to follow ahead of deal being signed for Memphis.
It’d be valid until 2026, as @geglobo reports. pic.twitter.com/4OPLhqT7tu
There are plans in place for the 30-year-old to be introduced to the fans ahead of Corinthians’ Copa Brazil match against Juventude this coming Thursday.
After scoring just 13 goals in 22 starts for Barcelona between 2021 and 2023, the striker scored nine goals in 12 games for Atletico Madrid this past season, battling several injuries throughout the campaign.
Now, it will be interesting to see how the Dutch forward fares in his first profesional spell away from Europe. It will also be a major decision for Ronald Koeman as to whether he will continue to call Delay up for the national team after the shock transfer.
Which strikers has Atletico replaced Depay with?
Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez
