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Memphis Depay's arrival at Corinthians was seen as a big moment in the 2024 season and, of course, a much-needed one. Corinthians was a discredited team, at the bottom of the table, and the arrival of a European player, the top scorer for the national team, changed everything in many ways. From an outside perspective, many questioned Memphis himself. In Europe, some even made fun of Corinthians, saying that Memphis was coming to a team that was going to be relegated. He was Corinthians' 19th signing, but he wasn't just another name on the list. He arrived with the status of a "media" player, as a promise made by Timão's main sponsor, which paid for a good part of his contract. For Corinthians' board, he was the final piece of the puzzle in the 2024 signings and, in fact, he was the last bet. They believed that with Memphis' arrival, the offensive sector, which was the most lacking, would be complete. It wasn't just about solving the problem on the field; it was also about raising the level of the team in general.