Memphis Depay is pushing for a private box and a cut of event revenue as part of his next contract, according to a report from Crypto Briefing. The Dutch forward also wants prize money from the 2029 World Cup included in the deal. The club, which is $45 million in debt, now faces a delicate balancing act between meeting the player's demands and staying afloat.
What Depay is asking for
The demands go beyond standard salary and bonuses. Depay wants a private box reserved for his personal use throughout the contract term. He is also requesting a share of revenue generated by club events — a clause more common in sponsorship deals than player contracts. On top of that, he wants any prize money the club earns from the 2029 World Cup to be factored into his compensation.
The club's financial hole
The club in question is carrying $45 million in debt. That figure puts pressure on management to control costs, even as they try to retain a star player. Depay's requests would add significant non-salary expenses and future liabilities. The timing isn't great: clubs across Europe are still tightening budgets after years of pandemic-era losses.
A growing trend
Depay's demands reflect a broader shift in football. Players are increasingly asking for unconventional contract terms — image rights, revenue shares, and perks like boxes or travel allowances. The 2029 World Cup prize-money clause is particularly unusual, tying a player's pay to tournament performance years down the line. It's a bet on both the club's success and the player's own role in it.
Whether the club can afford such terms is an open question. No public response has come from either side. The next few weeks will show if Depay gets his box — or if the debt forces a compromise.
