Depay, who joined Corinthians in 2024, said the proposed extension had already received approval from the club’s president as well as its sporting, legal and financial departments before the decision was subsequently reversed.
“Very disappointed to read that Corinthians decided not to honour our agreement in place to extend my contract for 2 more years,” Depay wrote on social media on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old expressed frustration over the development, insisting that the renewal had gone through the necessary internal processes and had been approved by the club’s leadership and relevant departments.
According to Depay, the decision to withdraw from the agreement was not what he expected after the discussions surrounding his future had apparently reached an advanced stage. He accused unnamed individuals within the club of failing to honour the arrangement.
“I didn’t want this situation and always respected the club throughout the process, but now I am forced to react strongly in order to preserve my interests,” he said.
The dispute comes after Corinthians formally announced that Depay’s contract would not be renewed, pointing to financial constraints as the main reason for its decision.
The Brazilian club explained that taking on another financial commitment of the size required to retain the forward would not be compatible with the financial balance it considers necessary to guarantee the club’s long-term sustainability.
Despite the disagreement, Corinthians acknowledged Depay’s contribution during his time at the club and thanked him for his service. The Dutch international made 79 appearances and scored 20 goals during his two-year spell.
Depay also played a role in a successful period for Corinthians, helping the club win the Copa do Brasil in 2025 and the Supercopa do Brasil in 2026.
However, his comments suggest that the disagreement over the proposed extension could now develop into a more serious contractual dispute.
“In the upcoming days I will speak publicly but rest assured that I will not leave this unacceptable behaviour unsanctioned,” Depay said, signalling that he intends to provide further details about the disagreement and potentially take additional steps to protect his interests.
Corinthians has said its president, Osmar Stabile, will address the matter at a press conference in the coming days. Stabile is expected to provide further clarification on the circumstances surrounding the decision not to extend Depay’s contract.
The contrasting positions of the player and the club have therefore left their relationship facing an uncertain conclusion. While Corinthians maintains that its financial position made a new deal impractical, Depay insists that an agreement had already been reached and approved internally.
The coming days could determine whether the dispute is resolved through further discussions or develops into a formal contractual confrontation between the player and the Brazilian club.