US EditionLingard joins Brazil's Corinthians after two years at Seoul
Lingard joins Corinthians with a contract that could extend to 2027 based on performance, reuniting with Memphis Depay after scoring 19 goals in 67 matches for FC Seoul.
- On Friday, Corinthians completed the signing of Jesse Lingard, former England and Manchester United midfielder, for the remainder of the season.
- Jesse Lingard moved to FC Seoul in February 2024 after seven months without a club following his release by Nottingham Forest, where he failed to score or assist in 17 Premier League appearances.
- Lingard played 232 matches for Manchester United, scoring 35 goals, netted six times in 32 England national team appearances, and had brief spells at Brighton, Leicester, West Ham, Derby, and Nottingham Forest.
- The contract includes an automatic renewal clause through the end of 2027 if targets are met, according to Corinthians, as the team prepares to host Coritiba on March 11.
- Lingard will reunite with former Manchester United teammate Memphis Depay as Corinthians, defending Brazilian Cup champions, compete in this year's Copa Libertadores.
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Jesse Lingard Joins Corinthians: New Adventures in Brazilian Football In a surprising move, Jesse Lingard, the former Manchester United and England forward, has joined Brazilian soccer powerhouse Corinthians. The 33-year-old signed on a free transfer from South Korea's FC Seoul, marking the next step in his storied career.With a history at Manchester United that includes 232 appearances and 35 goals, Lingard brings valuable experience to the Sao…
The Brazilian club Corinthians completed on Friday the signing of Jesse Lingard, former frontman of Manchester United and the England team.
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Boston HeraldBy MAURICIO SAVARESE SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian club Corinthians completed the signing of Jesse Lingard, a former Manchester United and England striker, on Friday. Lingard arrived as a free agent from FC Seoul of South Korea, where he had been playing since 2014. “From the (United) Kingdom to the favela,” Corinthians posted on Instagram, along with a photo of the 33-year-old holding the club’s number 77 jersey. Lingard began his career at United…
The 33-year-old English average goes back to football after leaving the FC Seoul in 2024. It will share the ballet with Memphis Depay and the ex-Sporting Labyad.
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