Memphis Depay Joins Corinthians: A Landmark Move in Brazilian Soccer

Dutch striker Memphis Depay has joined Brazilian soccer club Corinthians on a two-year deal after leaving Atletico Madrid. Depay will be the first Dutch player for the club, which has over 35 million supporters. He has completed medical tests and is expected to arrive in Sao Paulo later this week.

Dutch striker Memphis Depay is set to join Brazilian soccer club Corinthians on a two-year deal after leaving Atletico Madrid on a free transfer. Corinthians published a picture Monday of Depay holding a club shirt and meeting with a club executive.

The 30-year-old Depay, who played for the Netherlands at the European Championship in July, will be the first ever Dutch player to join the popular Brazilian club, which has more than 35 million supporters. Brazilian media reported that Depay has undertaken his medical tests and will arrive in Sao Paulo later this week.

Depay started his career at PSV Eindhoven in 2011 and later had spells at Manchester United, Olympique Lyon and Barcelona before joining Atletico Madrid. The Dutch striker played 39 times for Atletico Madrid and scored only nine goals last season. Corinthians is fighting to avoid relegation in the Brazilian league, with 13 rounds remaining.

(With inputs from agencies.)