Dutch Top Scorer Memphis Depay 'Ruining' Corinthians: 'He Doesn't Score and Doesn't Provide Assists'

According to Romeu, the club's board is actively working to alleviate financial woes. However, he believes these efforts are largely ineffective due to a constant emergence of new payment obligations. "Every time money comes in, agents pop up demanding payments for their players. It's a bottomless pit," Romeu stated, as reported by Lance.

Romeu then directly targets Memphis Depay, sparing no criticism for the forward. "The one ruining the club is Memphis," he declared resolutely. "He earns one million euros a month, but he doesn't score and doesn't provide assists. It's been four months since that man last played, and we still have to pay him. His debt to the club is still seven million," Romeu observed.

Brazilian media reports indicate the club is exploring options to retain him longer. This involves seeking an external party willing and able to cover the 32-year-old striker's high salary. Simultaneously, an extension only seems realistic if Depay is prepared to take a pay cut himself.

Coach Fernando Diniz hopes the forward stays at Corinthians longer and speaks positively about his collaboration with Depay. "Firstly, my explicit wish is for him to stay. I'm getting closer and closer to him. The closer I get, the more I appreciate him," Diniz said. "He is an exceptional player, and I hope he stays with us longer. The more I delve into him, the more I get to know Memphis in ways you don't."

Memphis sustained a thigh injury on March 23 during the match against Flamengo. The recovery of the 108-cap international was subsequently delayed after Corinthians' medical staff had him perform an exercise that led to a re-injury in the same area.

Due to this setback, time is increasingly running out for Depay ahead of the World Cup. If he can make his comeback as expected in early May, he will have approximately one month to regain match fitness. The first match for the Dutch national team is on Sunday, June 14, at 10:00 PM.