US EditionJesse Lingard 'in Advanced Talks' to Join New Club with Former Man Utd Teammate
Jesse Lingard, free since December, is set to join Corinthians and reunite with Memphis Depay as the club aims to strengthen its squad this season, sources say.
- This week, Brazilian reports say Jesse Lingard is closing in on a move to Corinthians, with ESPN Brasil and Globo reporting he is in advanced talks.
- Lingard, 33, has been a free agent since his FC Seoul contract expired at the end of last year, and he said 'This wasn't an easy decision' about leaving South Korea.
- Linking up with Memphis Depay, former Manchester United teammate, Lingard would join Corinthians where Depay scored 12 goals in 51 appearances last season as the club took seven points from four games.
- The club hopes to finalise the deal imminently, as Corinthians have agreed a contract with the 33-year-old and Lingard appears poised to continue his career in São Paulo.
- Previously linked with Remo, Lingard moves amid Corinthians' 13th-place finish and wins in Campeonato Paulista and Copa do Brasil, securing Copa Libertadores qualification this year.
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Jesse Lingard 'in advanced talks' to join new club with former Man Utd teammate
Jesse Lingard is set to join Brazilian side Corinthians (Getty) Jesse Lingard is in advanced talks to join Brazilian side Corinthians, according to reports in Brazil. The former Manchester United midfielder has been without a club since leaving South Korean side FC Seoul in December. Lingard had held talks with Brazilian club Remo, who are back in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A for the first time in 31 years. However, ESPN Brasil and Globo bo…
Jesse Lingard considering shock Corinthians transfer
Jesse Lingard is considering a shock move to Corinthians with the Brazilian club a ‘leading option’ for the free agent midfielder. Lingard is without a club since leaving South Korea’s FC Seoul and is evaluating options from across the world. The 33-year-old has offers from clubs in the United States, Spain and Brazil as he weighs up his next career move. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Brazilian giants Corinthians are a leading option. The …
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