"Korea is amazing. Thank you."" Lingard Resurrected in Seoul, 'First-ever Challenge'... Surprise trip to Brazil

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Jesse Lingard (33), who fired a signal of revival in K-League FC Seoul, will take on a new challenge in Brazil's prestigious Corinthians uniform. Lingard, who left with a heartfelt message toward Korea, seems to be solidifying his destination to the South American stage after rumors of his return to the Premier League and Serie A.

British media 'Mirror' reported on the 27th (Korea Standard Time) that "Jessie Lingard is imminent to go to Corinthians, one of Brazil's most famous teams with teammates when he was with Manchester United after a recent transfer reversal."

On the same day, "ESPN Brazil" also reported by Andre Hernan and Bruno Andrade, saying, "Corinchans is coordinating details to recruit Lingard, who played for Manchester United. Negotiations have already progressed," he said.

According to reports, Lingard and Corinthians have already reached a negotiated agreement regarding the amount. It is understood that the final details of the contract are currently being coordinated. According to ESPN Brazil, the contract period is expected to be one year.

Lingard had previously negotiated with another Brazilian club, but ultimately chose to go to Corinthians. If Lingard joins Corinthians, he will reunite with Memphis Depay, who played with Manchester United in the 2015-2016 season, for the first time in about 10 years.

It was the best big name in the K League. Lingard surprised the world's soccer community by wearing a K-League Seoul uniform in February 2024. In the early days of joining the team, he was criticized by head coach Kim Ki-dong, saying, "A clumsy player is not a soccer player," but he soon proved his value with his skills and leadership. Lingard played a key role in 67 games in Seoul, scoring 19 goals, and led the team by wearing the captain's armband even though he was a foreign player.

Lingard, who accompanied Seoul after the Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE) match between Melbourne City and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on December 10 last year, is currently a free agent (FA). Initially, Lingard has been steadily raising the possibility of returning to the Premier League or advancing to Italy's Serie A.

A number of clubs, including Feyenoord (the Netherlands), led by former teammate Robin van Persie, West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers (EPL), have shown interest in recruiting Lingard. In particular, the possibility of playing with national midfielder Hwang In-beom was mentioned when Feyenoord was transferred, drawing attention.

However, Lingard's final destination is likely to be an unfamiliar South America. Brazil's prestigious Corinthians seem to highly appreciate Lingard's experience in the English Premier League and his strong skills in Korea recently.

Lingard has expressed deep affection for life in Korea. As he left Seoul, Lingard said, "It was important to go to a place where I was loved and recognized when I found the next club," adding, "The idea of Korea captivated me." As well as the new environment and culture, Seoul was one of the biggest clubs in the K-League and had a fantastic stadium," he recalled.

In addition, Lingard said on his personal social networking service (SNS), "My time in Korea has been incredible and my passion is at its best. It was an honor to represent Seoul," he said, leaving a heartfelt goodbye to his Korean fans.

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