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Lingard seals surprise move to Corinthians
Jesse Lingard has now completed his move to Corinthians, which will see him reunited with former Manchester United team-mate Memphis.
Corinthians are third in the Brazilian top-flight, after four games, with two wins, a draw and a loss as Lingard looks to bolster their attacking options.
The United Academy graduate had received a number of proposals after agreeing to a mutual contract termination with FC Seoul this January but chose Corinthians as his preferred destination.
He continues to look for new challenges as he becomes the first Englishman to play in Brazil’s main division.
O mais novo louco do bando!
— Corinthians (@Corinthians) March 6, 2026
Bem-vindo ao hospício, Jesse Lingard. 🖤🤍
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Lingard played 232 games for his boyhood club, netting 35 goals and notching 21 assists, with his Emirates FA Cup final-winning goal against Crystal Palace in 2016 one that earns him a place forever in the Reds' history.
The attacking midfielder actually won four trophies during his time here: the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, UEFA Europa league and Community Shield, while scoring in three of these four games.
In January 2021, Lingard made a successful loan move to West Ham, scoring nine goals, before leaving permanently on a free transfer in 2022 to Nottingham Forest.
His Forest spell lasted only 12 months, before he decided it was time for a new challenge by joining K-League side Seoul.
In the Asian city, Lingard played 67 matches, with a respectable 19 goals and 10 assists to his name, as he also captained the capital club.
The United alumni will now begin his next journey in Brazil, where he follows in some former Reds' footsteps in joining Corinthians.
He will wear the no.77 and said: “First, I saw the fans at the airport chanting ‘Go Corinthians! Go Corinthians!’, you know? There’s a lot of passion from the fans, which is wonderful to see. The training centre here is incredible. And the players welcomed me with open arms, the coach, the director, it was great to meet them. My first impressions: very happy, I can’t wait to play.”
Lingard’s one-time team-mate Memphis moved to the club in 2024 and Carlos Tevez played there for a season before joining West Ham United in 2006.
Best of luck to Jesse for his latest adventure from everybody at the club.