The Dutch Memphis Depay received this Wednesday like a star at the international airport of Guarulhosin São Paulofor fans of Corinthiansat a time when the team was fighting to avoid relegation to the second division.
The forward of Netherlands He disembarked at a private flights terminal early in the morning and approached a gate to greet, take photos and sign autographs with a group of excited fans.
Depay30 years old and international with his national team, is without a team, after his time in Atlético de Madridand sign a contract with Corinthians for two and a half seasons, that is, until the end of 2026.
Fans of the São Paulo team began to gather at one of the exit doors of passenger terminal 3 in the early hours of Wednesday.
They are waiting for him with their voices in tune and the whole repertoire of songs from what is one of the most traditional clubs in Brazil.
“I hope he is a scorer, that he helps our team, which is in a bad phase, and saves us from relegation,” he told EFE. Marcelo dos Santosa 25-year-old nurse who followed the flight of her new idol minute by minute from her cell phone.
“We are going to win everything now,” he added, brimming with confidence.
However, fans had to move to the private flight terminal, about two kilometers away, when they learned that the former player of FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Olympique Lyon and Atlético de Madrid I’m going on a private plane.
A part gave up, but still Depay It was warmly received by the most enthusiastic, some of whom came straight from work and stayed up all night.
“The expectation is great. It is a great reinforcement for the team. I am eager to see him on the field,” he told EFE. Antonio Marcosa 29-year-old Information Technology analyst who is now confused with the Dutch striker because of his resemblance.
Depay He will meet his new teammates this Wednesday and then go to the stadium Neo Chemical Arena to experience up close the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, where the Corinthians was forced to overcome the 2-1 they received on the court of youth.
The squad of São Paulo is experiencing a delicate institutional and sporting moment.
At the moment, they occupy the relegation zone of the Brazilian League, with 25 points in 25 games and only five victories to their name.
However, he is still alive Brazilian Cup and on South American Cupwhere they will face fellow Brazilians Fortaleza in the quarterfinals this month.
Source: La Verdad
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