Stabile backs Fabinho Soldado, says Memphis is "happy" at Corinthians | OneFootball

After being elected president of Corinthians by the Deliberative Council, Osmar Stabile held a press conference at Parque São Jorge on Monday night and spoke about important matters related to the club. He confirmed the continued presence of executive Fabinho Soldado and provided an update on the situation with Memphis Depay.

Fabinho has been under pressure behind the scenes due to some recent incidents, such as the departure of young player Kauê Furquim. However, Stabile says that the professional will remain with Timão for the time being. He also responded to whether there is a possibility of appointing a statutory director for the football department.

“At this moment, there will be no football director. Fabinho Soldado will stay, he is showing good work based on my assessment. We are making some adjustments, and he is ready to respond. The way he is embracing the new work philosophy, we will continue,” said the president.

“Fabinho has adapted, he has fit in. That’s how life is, we have to keep organizing. What was good in the past doesn’t serve the present. Fabinho is working within what we are establishing,” he added.

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Stabile sees Memphis as “happy”

Stabile was also asked about Memphis Depay. The club will have to pay R$ 23 million to the Dutchman for signing bonuses and contractual bonuses achieved by the player. In addition, there have been rumors that the athlete could be transferred in this window or even terminate his contract with Corinthians. Osmar, however, assured his stay.

“We spoke with his staff to establish a payment deadline, we are negotiating to pay this. The amount is high, we don’t have the resources for it. We asked to pay in installments, we are negotiating,” he commented.

“Under no circumstances [will he be transferred]. He is happy, I spoke with him today. He is well, recovering. He said he’s going full steam ahead,” he concluded.

Osmar Stabile won the indirect election in the Deliberative Council by a wide margin. He received 199 votes, while the other two candidates, Antônio Roque Citadini and André Castro, received 50 and 14 votes, respectively. There was also one blank vote.

The president had already been serving as interim president since May 26, when Augusto Melo was removed from office. He will now lead the club in a ‘caretaker’ mandate until the end of 2026, when the previous president’s term would have ended.

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