Dutch striker Memphis Depay joins Corinthians, aiming to bring European stars to Brazil before the 2026 World Cup. He believes the Brazilian league’s potential is ready to be showcased globally, a notion supported by his advisors Neymar and Vinicius Junior.
Dutch forward Memphis Depay has signed a two-year contract with Corinthians after leaving Atletico Madrid as a free agent. The move sees the 30-year-old return to club football after being left out of the Netherlands’ recent Nations League matches.
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has pledged his future to the national team until at least the 2026 World Cup, while coach Ronald Koeman has ruled out Steven Bergwijn following his move to Saudi Arabia. Koeman also confirmed that Memphis Depay is not in his plans due to his current clubless status and expressed doubts about the future of Marten de Roon and Georginio Wijnaldum.
Memphis Depay has been omitted from the Netherlands’ preliminary squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. The Dutch coach, Ronald Koeman, has called up two English-based players, Crysencio Summerville and Jan Paul van Hecke, for the first time. Other notable inclusions include 18-year-old defender Jorrel Hato and the return of several key players.
