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Depay changes fortunes for Corinthians and becomes the most popular player in Brazil

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Dutch striker Memphis Depay is the most popular soccer player in Brazil .

Depay announced in September he was set to leave Europe for South America .

The 30-year-old striker joined Corinthians , a Sao Paulo club mired in debt and facing relegation.

He scored seven goals in 14 matches in the tournament, including one with an acrobatic bicycle kick in the final round.

Depay is second only to Robin van Persie on the Netherlands ’ all-time second scoring list.

Depay hasn't returned to the Netherlands national team since arriving in South America .

He'd be hoping to take 12-hour flights next year to play in European World Cup qualifying.

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