Unemployed ex-Man Utd ace Memphis Depay, 32, set to re-join club that released him a week earlier

MEMPHIS DEPAY looks set to re-join Corinthians after agreeing to take a pay cut just a week after being released. Memphis, 32, registered a total of 20 goals and 15 assists in 79 appearances throughout a two-year stint with the Brazilian giants, where he won the Brazilian Cup and Super Cup in 2025 and 2026 respectively. Memphis Depay looks set to re-join Corinthians after agreeing to take a pay cut Credit: AFP Ex-Manchester United ace Memphis was released by Corinthians only a week ago Credit: Reuters However, the winger became a free agent last week when he slammed the club for “unacceptable behaviour” after a previously agreed extension was withdrawn. However, the Netherlands international put an end to the saga by penning a new contract with the Sao Paulo outfit until 2028. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! And Corinthians president Osmar Stabile confirmed the ex-Manchester United ace “significantly” reduced his financial demands. Stabile said: “Everything’s fine but it was hard work. “Obviously, you can’t get an international star done very quickly – it was a lengthy process but everything worked out. “We had a personal meeting and he managed to reduce numbers that his team couldn’t achieve. “We did what was best for Corinthians, especially in financial terms. [Memphis] Reduced it significantly. “I don’t want to discuss numbers but he made a considerable reduction because of the circumstances, because of his desire to stay, and because Corinthians needed to find a way to pay. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS “I believe we can afford this contract.” According to the BBC, Memphis agreed to waive around £2.9million of the £10.6m owed to him by Corinthians as part of the new two-year deal that is worth a total of £19.1m. The remainder of the debt, which amounts to £7.6m, will be paid in four instalments, starting in January. Comment now