Despite only recently moving to Corinthians, Memphis Depay is likely to have his contract terminated after just a month.
The Dutch striker parted ways with Atletico Madrid last summer, and despite interest from a number of European clubs, Memphis opted for a move to Brazilian side Corinthians, where he has made four appearances for the club. The
30-year-old’s future, however, has been questionable due to financial reasons.
The Brazilian club are on the verge of losing their main sponsor Esportes da Sorte amid suspicions of criminal involvement, according to Brazilian journalist Paulo Vinicius Coelho.
Esportes da Sorte are reportedly paying the majority of Depay’s salary, but they will no longer be able to do so if his involvement in crime is confirmed.
According to the newspaper ทางเข้า ufabet, if the sponsor pulls out, the club would receive only a fraction of the agreed amount, directly impacting Depay’s future since his contract heavily relies on funds from Esportes da Sorte.
Faced with this situation, Corinthians is already seeking new partners to cover the cost of the Dutch forward’s signing, who has been instrumental in the team’s recent success. The uncertainty surrounding the sponsorship and Memphis’ future presents a significant challenge for the club, which must act swiftly to avoid losing their new star.
Memphis is on a £9million-a-year deal with Corinthians, making him one of the highest-paid players in the league.
He has provided two assists in four games for the La Liga side, but he is now on the lookout for a new club.