Corinthians signing Lingard teases Palmeiras striker: "You can copy me" | OneFootball

The attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard has barely arrived at Corinthians, but he has already learned to jab at the rival. Last Wednesday, the Englishman was introduced as a reinforcement for Timão and took a jab at Flaco López, a forward for Palmeiras.

The Argentine usually celebrates goals with the same gesture as Lingard. He simulates the initials of his name, J and L, for José López, with his hands. Compare below:

(Photo: José Manoel Idalgo/Corinthians)

(Photo: Guilherme Veiga/Ag.Paulistão)

In a press conference, Lingard allowed Flaco to imitate the celebration but made a jab. The player stated that he "did it first" before the Palmeiras forward, and therefore, the celebration belongs to him.

"I saw it on social media. Maybe he [Flaco López] has seen me doing it, his initials are also J and L. He can imitate me. I did it first, but he can keep doing it. This celebration will always be mine," said Lingard.

Provocation on social media

Lingard's gesture has already been the target of provocation from Palmeiras on social media. After winning the Paulistão title, the Alviverde made a post mocking the announcement of the British athlete by Corinthians.

International reinforcement

Jesse Lingard signed a contract with Corinthians until the end of this year. The agreement includes a clause for automatic renewal for another season if the player meets pre-established goals. The Englishman would need to play in half of the matches for the Parque São Jorge team in 2026 for at least 45 minutes.

Although he has already been announced and introduced to the fans, the attacking midfielder cannot yet play for the team. He is awaiting bureaucratic details such as work documentation to be properly registered in the BID and thus be free to debut.

It is likely that Lingard will need time to regain match fitness before being selected by coach Dorival Júnior due to his period of inactivity. He has not played since November 30 of last year.

Corinthians will not pay any transfer fee for the player's signing, who is the seventh reinforcement for the team this season. The athlete was free on the market after a stint with FC Seoul in South Korea. He has also played for Leicester City, Birmingham City, Brighton, Derby County, West Ham, and Nottingham Forest and will wear the number 77 jersey for the alvinegro club.

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