Corinthians in advanced talks with former Manchester United midfielder | OneFootball

By André Costa and Tiago Salazar

Corinthians is in advanced negotiations to sign midfielder Jesse Lingard, former player of Manchester United.

Only a few details remain for the 33-year-old Englishman to sign a contract with Timão until the end of this year. The information was initially published by ESPN and confirmed by Gazeta Esportiva.

According to the report, Jesse Lingard’s name was offered to the Corinthians board, who consulted coach Dorival Júnior. He gave the green light for the midfielder’s arrival. The club then began negotiations with the player’s agents through executive Marcelo Paz.

Initially, Lingard’s staff demanded the payment of a transfer fee, but the club’s management stood firm. The midfielder’s representatives relented and accepted the terms proposed by the club. Both parties have already agreed on the salary and are discussing final details, such as the inclusion of a possible automatic renewal clause if certain goals are met.

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Lingard had been a free agent since leaving FC Seoul, South Korea. For the Asian team, the player scored 19 goals and provided 11 assists in two seasons.

The player played alongside Memphis Depay while at Manchester United. He also had spells at other English clubs: Nottingham Forest, West Ham, Derby County, Brighton, Birmingham City, and Leicester City.

The midfielder also played 32 matches for the England national team, scoring six goals. He participated in the World Cup in 2018, but has not been called up since 2021.

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