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Former Manchester United player Jesse Lingard joined Brazilian club Corinthians on a free transfer. The club made the official announcement on Friday. Lingard signed a contract until the end of 2026 with an option for one more year.
The attacking midfielder arrived from South Korean club FC Seoul. He became a free agent earlier in the year. In addition, Corinthians secured his signature ahead of interest from Major League Soccer teams.
Club Assigns Historic Shirt Number
Corinthians assigned shirt number 77 to Jesse Lingard. The number honoured the club’s 1977 state championship title win. Furthermore, this choice connected the new signing to a key moment in Timão history.
Lingard Shares First Impressions
Jesse Lingard expressed his excitement after he arrived in Sao Paulo. He stated, “First, I saw the fans at the airport chanting ‘Go Corinthians! Go Corinthians!’, you know? There’s a lot of passion from the fans, which is wonderful to see. The training centre here is incredible. And the players welcomed me with open arms, the coach, the director, it was great to meet them. My first impressions: very happy, I can’t wait to play.”
Moreover, Jesse Lingard began training with the squad right after he completed his medical tests.
New Signing Reunites with Former Teammate
Furthermore, Jesse Lingard reunited with his former Manchester United teammate Memphis Depay at Corinthians. The Dutch forward already played for the club. This reunion added familiarity to the move.
In addition, Corinthians supporters showed strong support from the moment Jesse Lingard landed. Fans chanted his new club’s name at the airport. As a result, the passionate reception impressed the former England international.
