Memphis Depay Accepts Salary Cut to Stay at Corinthians

Corinthians forward Memphis Depay has agreed to a substantial reduction in his wages in order to remain with the Brazilian club. Club football executive Marcelo Paz confirmed that the Dutch striker understands the need for a "different contract" with lower financial terms and that the negotiation is proceeding without a transfer ban. Depay, currently the highest‑paid player on the squad, has been a key technical and leadership figure for coach Fernando Diniz as the team pursues success in the Campeonato Brasileiro and the Libertadores.

Depay is still recovering from a thigh injury sustained against Flamengo but is expected to be fit for the Copa do Brasil second‑leg match against Barra on May 14 at the Neo Química Arena. The salary adjustment is seen as essential for the club’s atypical financial situation and its ambition to keep the striker’s contributions on the field.