Newcastle boss hails Corinthians signing, predicts bright Brazil future | OneFootball

The signing of Jesse Lingard, 33, by Corinthians continues to make an impact on the national and international scene. The English midfielder was officially announced by the club last Friday (6th), after arriving in Brazil on March 1st to sign a contract until the end of this season, with the possibility of extending the contract for another year – depending on his performance on the field.

Newcastle United's coach, Eddie Howe, from England, gave an interview to TNT Sports in the last few hours, before the match against Barcelona, Spain, at home, for the Champions League, and was asked about Jesse's move to Brazilian football. In his response, he showed that he has always admired the player and that he has even tried to sign him on several occasions.

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“Yes, I think there is always surprise, because, as you said, few players go from England to Brazil. It's great that this has happened and, hopefully, this will start a path for more players. I tried to sign him on a few occasions in recent years. I think he is a very good player, had a great upbringing at Manchester United, a great education. He is a very good player, technically excellent,” he began.

He later praised the quality of Brazilian athletes and projected the adaptation of the midfielder who was developed in Manchester United's youth categories: “Brazil is a fantastic country, with incredible people. The Brazilian people I know are among the best I've ever met – and I include in that the players I have now, who I am coaching (midfielders Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton). They are great characters. So, I think it's a great connection for him and, hopefully, for both countries.”

“I think, in Jesse's case, I don't know him personally, I know him as a player, but he has very good energy, a great sense of humor, and a lot of personality. So, I believe he will adapt well to Brazil. I think it will be a great move for him and for the country. I hope he does very well and that everyone sees how good he is,” he said.

Jesse Lingard joined Corinthians as a free agent after a stint at Seoul FC, South Korea, where he scored 19 goals and provided 10 assists in 66 games. He hasn't played since December and, in recent days, completed his first training session with the ball with his new teammates. He is still awaiting the regularization of bureaucratic issues regarding his work visa to be registered in the CBF's Daily Information Bulletin (BID) and finally be available to the coaching staff to make his debut with the Corinthians jersey.

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Jesse Lingard's Career

Lingard was developed by Manchester United and experienced his peak period between 2015 and 2020. In the 2015/16 season, he even 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, scoring one goal and providing one assist in the tournament, and was also part of the squad for the 2020 European Championship, when his country finished as runners-up. His last appearance for the national team was in 2021. At 33, the attacking midfielder spent two seasons in South Korean football. Recently, he was also rumored as a target for Remo, which competes in the Brazilian Championship Serie A, but negotiations with the club from Pará did not advance.

In his last season for Seoul FC, Jesse Lingard played in 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 contributions. In his resume, Lingard boasts four titles, all with Manchester United, which are: FA Cup (2016), English League Cup (2017), UEFA Europa League (2016/17), and English Super Cup (2016/2017). For the English giant, he scored 35 goals and provided 21 assists in 235 matches.

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