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Jesse Lingard (34), who was loved by fans while playing as a captain for FC Seoul in the K League 1, is narrowing down to the Italian stage.
British media 'Daily Mail' said on the 29th (Korea Standard Time), "Lingard, who is a free agent (FA), recently talked with several British clubs, including Premier League (EPL) teams," adding, "Lingard is currently negotiating with Italian Serie A clubs. It is a very likely situation to go to Italy," he reported.
On the same day, "The Sun" also said, "Former Manchester United star Lingard is on the verge of returning to European soccer," adding, "We are in final coordination with the Italian first division club."
In addition, the media added, "If Lingard moves to Serie A, he will play on the same stage as Jamie Vardy, a former England national team teammate who plays for Cremonese."
Lingard finished accompanying Seoul in December and is currently invincible. Lingard, who played in 232 games in 22 years of Manchester United and experienced winning the FA Cup and Europa League, surprised the world by entering the K-League ahead of the 2024 season through Nottingham Forest.
There were also concerns in the early days of joining the team. At the time, he received an open rebuke from Seoul coach Kim Ki-dong, saying, "A player who does not play for a few minutes and is not a soccer player."
But Lingard proved by his skill. He has been reborn as the team's core ace with 18 goals and 10 assists in 66 K-League games over the past two years. In recognition of his sincere attitude and leadership, he even kicked the captain's armband, which is unusual for a foreign player.
Lingard left the team late last year and said goodbye to his Korean fans through his personal social network service (SNS).
At the time, Lingard said, "After discussions with Seoul, we agreed to leave the team after the 2025 season," adding, "The time in Korea was incredible. The football, the atmosphere, and the passion here were the best," he recalled.
"The love and support we have shown over the past two years has been amazing. "Playing soccer here is an unforgettable experience and I will cherish it for the rest of my life," he said. "I am grateful to the club, colleagues, and staff who trusted me and welcomed me from day one. It was an honor to have the opportunity to play for such a huge club," he said.
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