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Man Utd flop Memphis Depay joins Corinthians after Atletico exit as Ronald Koeman gives update on international future
Koeman banned a fellow ex-Prem star from the Dutch squad
FORMER Manchester United star Memphis Depay has joined Brazilian side Corinthians.
The Dutchman was a free agent after leaving Atletico Madrid at the end of last season.
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Depay, 30, has penned a deal at Corinthians until December 2026.
The ex-Barcelona, Lyon and PSV striker featured in all six of Holland's matches at Euro 2024 - but he was not selected for the current international window.
Manager Ronald Koeman also axed Steven Bergwijn from the squad because he moved to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad from Ajax for £17.7million.
But he has promised to not do the same to Depay, explaining: "I disapproved of Steven Bergwijn's move to Saudi, with Memphis it can be different.
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"The level of the league in Brazil is different, so yes, he can still be part of the national team - but it depends on his fitness and if he reaches his level."
Koeman explained Depay's current absence from the squad, saying: "It's primarily because he doesn't have a club. That means you don't play football and you can't be with the national team."
On former Tottenham star Bergwijn, Koeman said last week: "The book is basically closed to him. He knows what I think about this.
"When you are 26, your main ambition should be sporting, not financial. These are choices that players make.
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"I have never been in that situation because I could go to Barcelona.
"He could have stayed at Ajax, that's not bad, is it?
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"You have to respect that choice, but personally I wouldn't have moved."
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