Lingard joins Corinthians, English giant and media react | OneFootball

Corinthians announced, on the morning of last Friday (6), the signing of English midfielder Jesse Lingard, 33 years old, who was a free agent after a stint with FC Seoul, South Korea. Developed in the youth ranks of Manchester United, England, the player even played in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, representing his country, which reached the semifinals of the competition.

The announcement of the player at Corinthians generated not only national but also international impact. Manchester United, the club where Lingard came through, published on its official website the player's move to Parque São Jorge. With the headline “Lingard seals surprise move to Corinthians”, the article recalls Jesse's time with the Red Devils, quotes the player's statements during his announcement at the new club, and mentions Memphis Depay, as both played together at the English giant during the 2015/2016 season.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

Furthermore, the English club also included in the report the video of the player's announcement at Corinthians, recorded at Neo Química Arena with young fans of the club, in an action devised by the club's marketing team. United also mentions Timão's campaign in the 2026 Brazilian Championship – third place with seven points – two wins, one draw, and one loss.

“Corinthians are in third place in the Brazilian first division after four games, with two wins, one draw, and one loss, as Lingard looks to strengthen the team's attacking options. The United Academy graduate received several offers after mutually terminating his contract with FC Seoul, South Korea, in January, but chose Corinthians as his preferred destination,” it states.

On Sky Sports, one of the main football news outlets in England, the program's host praised the size of Corinthians when reporting Jesse Lingard's transfer to Brazilian football: “Jesse Lingard is about to join the Brazilian giant Corinthians. In fact, it has already been confirmed that he has signed a contract with Corinthians until the end of 2026, with an option to renew for another year.”

Meanwhile, The Telegraph highlighted Lingard's reunion with Memphis Depay, as mentioned at the beginning of this article, emphasizing that Corinthians is the current winner of the Copa do Brasil and will compete in the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores: “Lingard will play again alongside his former United teammate, Memphis Depay, at Corinthians. The Dutch striker has been with the São Paulo club since 2024. Corinthians are the current champions of the Copa do Brasil and are also competing for this year's Copa Libertadores title.”

Lingard's signing by Corinthians was also covered by one of the world's leading transfer market journalists: Italian Fabrizio Romano. Corinthian-Casuals, from England, a sister club to Parque São Jorge's team, also celebrated Jesse's arrival in Brazilian football to wear the Corinthians shirt – check it out at the end of this article.

For Jesse Lingard to make his debut for Corinthians, he must be registered in the CBF's Daily Information Bulletin (BID) in the coming days. The player is still awaiting the release of the necessary documentation so that his contract can be published in the entity's control system. Meanwhile, he is already training with the squad, which returns to the pitch next Wednesday (11), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Coritiba at Neo Química Arena, for the fifth round of the Brasileirão.

Jesse Lingard's Career

Lingard was developed by Manchester United and had his most prominent period between 2015 and 2020. In the 2015/16 season, he played alongside Dutchman Memphis Depay in 22 matches. Still in England, he also played for Birmingham, Derby County, West Ham United, Brighton, Leicester, and Nottingham Forest.

The player also has appearances for the England national team. He was part of the squad that played in the 2018 World Cup, with one goal and one assist in the tournament, and was also called up for Euro 2020, when his country finished as runners-up. His last appearance for the national team was in 2021. At 33, the attacking midfielder had spent two seasons in South Korean football. Recently, he was also rumored as a target for Remo, who play in the Brazilian Serie A, but negotiations with the Pará club did not progress.

In his last season for Seoul FC, Jesse Lingard played 41 matches, scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 385 games, 77 goals, and 45 assists, totaling 122 goal involvements.

On his resume, Lingard boasts four titles, all with Manchester United: FA Cup (2016), English League Cup (2017), UEFA Europa League (2016/17), and English Super Cup (2016/2017).

Check out below the coverage of Jesse Lingard's arrival at Corinthians:

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