06/09/2024 18:56hs. Updated on 06/09/2024 21:37hs.
Flamengo and Martín Demichelis’ Monterrey also sought him out, but Ramón Díaz’s Corinthians reportedly closed the deal. Memphis Depay’s name has been mentioned in various places this transfer market, but his future is already decided: He has reportedly reached an agreement to play for Timao, which is in the relegation zone and could improve after the arrival of the Dutchman.
It was already rumored for days that Depay, who faced the Argentine national team in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, He was in talks with Corinthians to join Brazilian football at the age of 30. But as of this Friday, that would be a fact, according to the Brazilian media Ge Globo, which provided details of his transfer.
The contract of the Dutchman, who left Atlético de Madrid on a free transfer on June 30, It would be for two years, until the end of 2026, with a salary of just over 12 million dollars, including bonuses and bonuses, which will be distributed, of course, throughout the contract (that is, he would earn approximately 6 million euros per year). This new salary offer would have been key to unlocking the negotiation.
Only administrative matters remain for the transfer to be finalised. And Depay, who has just played in Euro 2024 with the Netherlands, could even arrive in Brazil this weekend, now to undergo a medical check-up and start wearing the team’s colours, which has Ramón as coach.
It is worth remembering that the reality of Corinthians is complicated, since is currently in direct relegation positions in it Brazilianin 17th place, with 25 points. On the other hand, they advanced to the next round in the South American Cupbeating Red Bull Bragantino in the round of 16 on penalties. Now in the quarterfinals, they will face Fortaleza. And in a hypothetical advance to the semis, they could face Racing, if the latter wins in their match against Athletico Paranaense, of course. Will Depay be the reinforcement that will allow Timao to recover?
Depay at Euro 2024. (Photo: REUTERS/Carmen Jaspersen)Ramón Díaz at Corinthians. (Photo: REUTERS/Carla Carniel)
His last season with Cholo Simeone
In his last experience in Europe, the Dutchman was critical of Diego Simeone due to the lack of continuity he had at Colchonero: “I have often been looking for that this season, ninety minutes. I certainly could have been better at the club where I played. (Atletico Madrid). My body needs minutes“I’m explosive. Maybe it would have been good to have had fewer minutes in training and more minutes in matches. I feel like I have more in my tank. I’ve also often decided duels in the last twenty minutes. Then there’s often more space,” said the striker, comparing his minutes at the Euros and those he had at Atleti. Depay scored nine goals and gave two assists in the 31 games (a total of 1,205 minutes) he played in Madrid.
Depay does not have good memories of Simeone. (EFE)
Another reinforcement
Corinthians also has an agreement with Peruvian midfielder André Carrillo, who was managed by Ramón at Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
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