Memphis Depay threatens action after Corinthians decide against renewal

Memphis Depay has threatened to take action following Corinthians’ decision not to renew his expiring contract. According to De Telegraaf, the Brazilian club said financial considerations were behind the decision to let the Netherlands international leave.

Depay responded angrily on social media. De Telegraaf quoted the forward as saying he would not allow the club’s “unacceptable behaviour” to go unpunished, although the supplied report does not specify what action he intends to pursue. His departure means he appears set to search for another club once his Corinthians deal comes to an end.

The development concerns one of the most prominent current Oranje players. Depay is identified in the report as the Netherlands men’s national team’s all-time leading scorer. However, the information supplied offers no details about possible destinations, talks with other clubs or a timetable for resolving the dispute. For now, the confirmed points are that Corinthians will not offer him an extension, that the club has cited its finances, and that Depay has publicly challenged the manner of his exit.