Depay upset after saying Brazilian club Corinthians broke agreement to extend contract

Sao Paulo (AP) — Netherlands forward Memphis Depay has expressed his intention to "react strongly" following his claim that Brazilian club Corinthians failed to uphold an agreement for the extension of his contract. Depay announced on social media that he felt "very disappointed" upon learning that the club had decided not to honor the agreement to extend his contract for an additional two years.

He stated that this renewal had been explicitly agreed upon by the club's president, as well as the sporting, legal, and financial departments. Depay, who joined Corinthians in 2024 and played a crucial role in their victory in the Brazilian Cup last year, expressed his frustration, saying he had always respected the club throughout the process.

However, he added that he is now compelled to take strong action to protect his interests. He vowed to publicly address the situation in the coming days, emphasizing that he would not allow this unacceptable behavior to go unpunished. Corinthians attributed the decision to not extend the contract to financial reasons.