News about Memphis Depay

A former Manchester United talent could be set to leave his new surroundings in South America amid problems with a sponsor paying his lucrative salary, according to reports. The ranks of ex-United stars deciding to leave European football increased again during the summer as several former Premier League pros headed to the Middle East and South America.

Ronald Koeman has given his verdict on Memphis Depay 's international future after he brutally ended Steven Bergwijn 's Netherlands career last week. Former Man United flop Depay, 30, who left Atletico Madrid at the end of last season, completed a move to Brazilian giants Corinthians on Monday. His transfer comes after his fellow Dutch star Bergwijn joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad from Ajax for €21m (£17.7m). Following that deal, Koeman claimed Bergwijn's 'book is closed' with the national team due to his lack of 'sporting ambition' as he hit out at the former Tottenham star.

A former Man United star has reportedly been offered a contract by Brazilian side Corinthians after becoming a free agent. The 30-year-old is currently without a club after spending just a season-and-a-half at Atletico Madrid, where he managed nine goals in 31 appearances, despite mainly being utilised off the bench. However, according to Itatiaia, the forward could soon be making a return to professional football as the Brazilian giants offered him a deal. 

The midfield metronome has dazzled for Spain at Euro 2024 this summer and will hope to inspire them to silverware when they take on England in Berlin. But despite him being commonly recognised as Rodri, the name on his jersey for both Manchester City and Spain, etched above the No 16, instead says Rodrigo. He was born Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante, meaning that his moniker of Rodri is in fact a nickname that has become commonplace for pundits and commentators. The 28-year-old has used his first name on his shirt at all three of his clubs to date - Villarreal, Atletico Madrid and City - as well as the Spanish national side.

Hundreds of players across Europe saw their contracts expire last week on June 30. As a result, those players are now free agents and therefore available to be signed without the need for a transfer fee. But who are the best freebies this summer? Mail Sport takes a look at some of the top footballers who are now officially without a club, starting with a five-time Champions League winner...

Can an outsider win Euro 2024? The Netherlands and Portugal are 7/1 and 9/1 outsiders respectively with Sky Bet to be crowned champions - which is good for fifth and sixth-favourite. The Oranje have slightly gone under the radar at the tournament - with their group stage consisting of just one win across three games. However, they displayed their enormous talent in the round of 16 victory over Romania - thumping them 3-0 to book their place in the quarter-finals at the Euros for the first time since 2008.

Brazil, the Netherlands and Austria all enter their respective Copa America and Euros fixtures tonight as favourites with Sky Bet. For those predicting them to justify their 'favourites' tag and come away with the win, we have dissected a Featured Enhanced Accumulator that is generating plenty of interest in the betting lines. Valued at 9/2 - it requires Brazil, the Netherlands and Austria all to win in 90 minutes.

The Netherlands are overwhelming favourites at 2/5 to win their round of 16 tie against Romania in Munich tonight. Conversely, Romania are sizeable 6/1 underdogs to cause what would be a major upset according to Sky Bet. For those after longer odds, there are three Price Boosts and a Scorecast Boost that are generating plenty of interest in the betting lines.

Virgil van Dijk - who has scored two headers in his last four appearances for the Netherlands - has been boosted to 20/1 to do so again in today's Euro 2024 blockbuster against Austria. That's not the only boost on offer for this fixture taking place in Berlin, with Memphis Depay to have 2+ shots on target, Cody Gakpo to win 3+ fouls, and each team to have 2+ shots on target in each half also available. The odds for those three bets are 9/4, 4/1 and 5/1 respectively.

NATHAN SALT: If there was to be an elevator pitch to best describe Memphis Depay it is that of an individual who has shown a penchant for standing out. Even going back to his early days in school he was seen as a nuisance and one of his teachers once recalled how a boisterous Depay would often cartwheel and breakdance in class. His craving for the spotlight only intensified into adulthood and there are countless examples of the Dutchman leaving jaws agape with his garish fashion choices, or leaving campaign groups furious for his behaviour on and off the pitch.

Netherlands striker Memphis Depay showcased his latest bizarre fashion accessory as the 30-year-old started Sunday's opening Euro 2024 victory over Poland in Hamburg. Depay led the line in the 2-1 win against Poland and showcased a custom-made headband that has sparked mixed reaction amongst fans online. The former Manchester United flop has reignited his career in Spain, first at Barcelona and then at Atletico Madrid , and is a constant presence in the Dutch national team.

Netherlands star Virgil van Dijk to score a header has been Price Boosted to 12/1 odds - as the Oranje battle Poland in their Euro 2024 opener in Hamburg today. For those interested in the above boost - van Dijk has scored a header in each of his last two international games. That's not the only boosts on offer for this game - with a further three available that require Denzel Dumfries to commit 2+ fouls at 1/1, Memphis Depay to have 2+ shots on target at 2/1, and Netherlands to record 8+ shots on target at 4/1.

Atletico Madrid have rekindled their interest in signing Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The 28-year old Dane was disappointed to see a move to Atletico fall through last summer but head coach Diego Simeone has maintained a watching brief and kept in contact. Hojbjerg has one year left on contract and has been keen to move for more regular starts and a fresh challenge.

Sky Bet are offering a Price Boost as part of their Player Stat Accas market for selected international friendlies taking place tonight. Previously 8/1 - you can now get enhanced odds of 10/1 for Memphis Depay, Robert Lewandowski and Patrik Schick to all score tonight. Depay scored first in Netherlands' huge 4-0 victory over Canada on Thursday, while Lewandowski has scored two goals in his last three games across all competitions. Additionally, Schick netted 13 goals for Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal champions Bayer Leverkusen in 2023-24.

Cody Gakpo and Memphis Depay to both score in tonight's international friendly between Netherlands and Canada in Rotterdam has been Price Boosted to 5/1 with Sky Bet. That's not the only boosts on offer for tonight's game, with a further two boosts and a scorecast boost also available. They include Depay to have 2+ shots on target at 10/11, Virgil van Dijk to score a header at 11/1, and Gakpo to score first and Netherlands to win 50/1 at an eye-catching 40/1.

Netherlands have confirmed their 26-man squad for Euro 2024 after cutting four players from their provisional squad. Oranje qualified for the tournament behind France and another showdown with Les Blues awaits in a tricky Group D. The Netherlands will also face an in-form Austria and Poland - who they meet in their opener on June 16.  Koeman's side fell at the round of 16 three years ago and though they are not one of the favourites to claim the prize, their raft of talented performers mean they have the ability to spring a surprise. 

Former Manchester United star Memphis Depay has defended his now-deleted tweet eyeing up a ball girl at the Madrid Open final, insisting the girl in question was 'in her 20s' and telling a journalist to 'factcheck your s***'. Depay, who played for the Red Devils for just over a year after joining them in 2015 before moving to Lyon, currently features for LaLiga team Atletico Madrid and had been in attendance at the tennis event in the Spanish capital. After sitting in the stands to watch Andrey Rublev beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in three sets on Sunday, Depay came under fire for a post on social media where he said he was 'distracted' by a ball girl, asking to be sent her Instagram account and saying he wanted to have 'dinner on the moon' with her.

After the ex Barcelona actor was released from jail, a Brazilian publication has been reported to have paid Dani Alves' €1 million (£850,000) bail. After depositing the money after spending 13 months in prison, Alves was released from jail on Monday. Since being arrested of raping a young woman in a nightclub bathroom in Barcelona in the early hours of December 31, 2022, the 40-year-old had been detained at Brians 2 Prison near Barcelona since January 2023.

The latest international break may be over, but the narratives and discussions surrounding various national teams are only likely to rise in the run-up to Euro 2024. The 24 teams that will be competing in Germany this summer have been confirmed at the conclusion of Tuesday's play-off finals. Among the bookies' favorites to win the tournament are France, England, Germany, and Portugal, which will begin in Munich on June 14th.

Memphis Depay's agent has denied that the Atletico Madrid forward paid Dani Alves' €1 million (£850,000) bail to allow him to walk out of jail on Monday. Alves, 40, had been detained in Brians 2 Prison near Barcelona since January 2023 after being accused of raping a young woman in a nightclub toilet in the Spanish city in the early hours of December 31, 2022. Last month, he was found guilty of rape and was sentenced to four and a half years in jail, which he appealed. Alves pleaded guilty of being released on bail, and his bail bond was set at €1 million.

After the former international was sentenced to six years in prison, Dutch national team coach Ronald Koeman said Memphis Depay's support for Quincy Promes is 'not useful.' After being arrested by authorities last week on the behest of Dutch prosecutors last week, prosecutors in Dubai are currrently in jail, ahead of his possible extradition. Last month, a 32-year-old man was sentenced to 1,350 kilos of cocaine for his role in smuggling over 1,350 kilos of cocaine.

Antoine Griezmann didn't mince his words as Alexis Sanchez failed from the spot during a dramatic penalty shootout that saw Atletico Madrid reach the Champions League quarter-finals. On Wednesday night, Jan Oblak was the hero as the LaLiga giants defeated Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties at the Wanda Metropolitano. Atletico's 87th minute goal salvaged the game and sent the game to extra time, with Hakan Calhanoglu scoring the first two penalties.

Inter Milan suffered a humiliating loss in the Champions League after Lautaro Martinez missed a penalty in the shootout against Atletico Madrid, but Rio Ferdinand has pinpointed the precise time the Argentine's legs went'. Inter Milan has been one of the continent's best sides in 2023-24, losing only twice in all competitions going into Wednesday night's match against Diego Simeone and Co. Despite starting the match 1-0 up from the first leg, Inter ultimately lost to the Spanish side, with Antoine Griezmann and Memphis Depay netting on Federico Dimarco's early second match of the tie for Inter.

PETE JENSON: Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals after beating Inter Milan at the Wanda Metropolitano on penalty shootout. With two saves, Jan Oblak was the hero for the home team, as Lautaro Martinez blazed his decisive spot-kick well over the bar. Inter leaders extended their one-goal advantage from the first tie in the 33rd minute, when Federico Dimarco scored his first goal in the competition. But Atletico's response was almost instant. Antoine Griezmann capitalized on indecision in the Inter ranks, swivelling before tossing the loose ball into the ground. After the break, the home side had the most of the game, looked the most likely to find a second, and thought the opportunity to demand extra-time had vanished after replacement Memphis Depay couldnoned a ferocious drive off the post late in the game.