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Moreover, the reported value of the contract surpasses that of their existing sponsorship deal with the Sports da Sorte, which is worth 57 million, rising to a possibility of 120 million should Depay meet various performance metrics.
The Financial Implications and Debates
Critics, however, are not easily convinced. Skeptics like Júlio Gomes contend that while the potential for financial recouping through sporting achievements exists, it is difficult to assign individual value to a player's contributions, especially in a team-oriented sport. He questions whether Corinthians' agonizing financial position, which includes substantial debts to public banks, can justify such a lavish expenditure on a single player.