Dorival sets debut date for Jesse Lingard at Corinthians | OneFootball

Coach Dorival Júnior has set a deadline for the debut of English attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard in the Corinthians jersey.

According to the coach, the player still needs about “ten days” of training before being available. Lingard, who was a free agent after his contract with FC Seoul in South Korea ended, hasn’t played since November 30 of last year.

“I think he needs about ten more days of preparation before we can make an assessment. He was out of action, so he requires special attention,” said Dorival Júnior in a press conference after the draw with Santos last Sunday.

Therefore, it is unlikely that Lingard will be included in the squad for the match against Chapecoense next Thursday, or for the clash with Flamengo next Sunday. He is expected to start getting opportunities from the game against Fluminense, in the ninth round of the Brasileirão, on a date yet to be determined.

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Awaiting Registration

Jesse Lingard has already been presented to the fans and is training with the Corinthians squad at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, but has not yet been officially registered. He is waiting for his work visa to be regularized so he can be registered with the BID and finally make his debut for Timão.

The process for foreigners who have never played in the country is a bit more complex. Lingard needs to obtain a CPF (Individual Taxpayer Registry) and apply for a residence permit to work in Brazil. Only after completing the entire process can he be registered in the CBF’s Daily Information Bulletin.

Corinthians understands the complexity of the process and believes the situation is within the expected timeframe. The club hopes to have the Englishman’s registration finalized by the beginning of next week.

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The attacking midfielder signed a contract with the club until the end of this season. The agreement includes an automatic renewal clause for one more year if the player meets pre-established goals. He would need to play in half of the team’s matches in 2026 for at least 45 minutes.

The seventh signing for Corinthians in 2026, the Brit has also played for Leicester City, Birmingham City, Brighton, Derby County, West Ham, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United, where he played alongside Memphis Depay. He also represented the England national team at the World Cup in 2018.

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