He Atletico Madrid changed a lot compared to last year. Many new faces and many departures from the red and white team. Among them, some not so expected, such as that of Memphis Depaywhich the red-and-white team had the option to extend for another season. Something that did not happen because the club declined to continue counting on the Dutch international.
After becoming a free agent, the player took it easy when choosing a new destination. He did so with the European market in the major leagues already closed. He went to a football that is unusual for players from the ‘Old Continent’‘. The signing of Memphis Depay by the Corinthians continues to resonate internationally.
The attacker played 40 games with the Atletico Madrid. His passage through Spainhowever, was hampered by injuries. The Dutch striker suffered four muscle injuries of varying severity last season. Even so, he finished the 2023/24 season with nine goals and two assists in 31 games.
In words to ESPN, Diego Pablo Simeone praised the quality of Memphis Depay“It is always good that great players go to South American leagues. It gives more prestige, it gives more value. Memphis He is an extraordinary player. I hope he can give his team everything he has, because he has enormous quality,” said Cholo.
THE WORDS OF MORATA
Simeone was not the only former teammate to speak about him. Recently, Alvaro Morata He also wished him the best. “(Memphis) is a phenomenon as a player and as a person. I hope you are very happy. And now I support the Corinthians in Brazil thanks to him. I’m sure it will be a great show,” said the now player of the AC Milan.
“I hope that his injuries allow him to play and be happy, because he is, above all, a friend,” he added.
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