Memphis Depay must stay! Corinthians star tells club to extend Netherlands forward's contract after 'very important' role in Brazil

Labyad demands contract renewal

The Moroccan midfielder rescued a vital continental draw

Moroccan explains celebratory tribute

Reflecting on his goalscoring tribute and the immense cultural and competitive transformation the Dutchman has driven since arriving in South America, Labyad voiced the collective stance of the dressing room. Speaking to

"It's very important for the club to take the next step so that he stays with the club. We've seen what he's done in the last two years with the players, for the club, winning three trophies, helping them avoid relegation. He did a great job for the team, so for the club, for us players, we would love for him to stay at Corinthians."

Depay's future hangs in balance

Depay's current terms

His season has been severely disrupted by a lengthy spell in the treatment room, having been sidelined since late March following a complex physical transition period. A minor muscular strain in his left leg during training on Monday this week temporarily halted his reintegration, though medical staff consider this minor imbalance entirely normal for an elite athlete returning from long-term inactivity.

Crucial fixtures dictate season

Corinthians face a gruelling, physical three-match stretch in one week, starting with a demanding Brasileirao home test against Atletico-MG on Sunday, May 24. The squad must then immediately navigate a decisive Copa Libertadores group stage fixture against Platense before travelling to face Gremio on May 30. While directors try to resolve the administrative framework of his multi-million-pound renewal, the recovering forward will focus entirely on completing his final physical rehabilitation milestones to bolster the squad's domestic campaign.