Jesse Lingard seals shock deal to reunite with former United flop | OneFootball

Jesse Lingard’s post-Manchester United career has taken another surprising turn.

The former Carrington graduate has officially joined Corinthians, with the Brazilian side announcing the deal on Friday.

He joins for the 2026 season, with Corinthians having the option to trigger an automatic extension if they are happy with the player’s performance.

Jesse Lingard will sport the number 77 shirt at his new club, as he becomes the first Englishman to play in the Brazilian top division.

Corinthians sign Jesse Lingard

“JESSE LINGARD IS THE NEW SIGNING FOR CORINTHIANS!

“The English striker joins Timão on a contract until the end of this year, with the possibility of automatic renewal until the end of 2027 if performance targets outlined in the document are met!,” the club announced on social media.

After leaving Old Trafford, the 33-year-old joined Premier League side Nottingham Forest, but injuries meant he never truly hit his stride at the City Ground.

Surprisingly, the Englishman then opted to join FC Seoul in South Korea, where he stayed for two years and was even named skipper.

Links up with Memphis Depay

The former England international then decided to leave mutually part ways just before the January window, with the versatile attacker attracting interest from England, Spain, and the Netherlands.

Major League Soccer clubs were also eyeing a move for the free agent, while rumours emerged that Brazilian Serie B side Clube do Remo were close to sealing a shock deal.

However, he chose to join Corinthians, who are currently third in Serie A after four matches.

Jesse Lingard will unite with former United flop, Memphis Depay. The duo shared the Old Trafford dressing room between 2015 and 2017, frequently sharing the pitch under the tutelage of former manager Louis van Gaal.

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