Dutch international of Ghanaian descent Memphis Depay has taken a drastic action against Brazil powerhouse Corinthians over his unpaid $1m debt, AfricaSoccer.com has reported.
Depay, 30, signed a two-year deal with Brazil powerhouse Corinthians in September 2024 after leaving Atletico Madrid, a move some saw as unexpected for a player of his calibre.
Establishing himself as a key cog at the club, Depay won his first prize with Corinthians in March after his outfit triumphed over arch-rivals Palmeiras to lift the Campeonato Paulista.
The former Barcelona star initially notified Corinthians over the unpaid debt while threatening not to fulfil his professional obligations if the situation is not resolved with an immediate effect.
As a sign of protest and dissatisfaction with the club’s failure to pay to settle his debt, the Dutch-Ghanaian star boycotted training last Wednesday. The recent gesture has sparked speculation about the future of the former Manchester United attacker at Corinthians.
Corinthians are currently in financial crisis, leading to the delay in payment of Depay’s wages. Following a meeting with club president, Augusto Melo, the forward has returned to training.
Depay would remain at Corinthians, but faces a fine under the team regulations for boycotting training.
