Ex-Man United star Jesse Lingard joins Brazilian club after leaving South Korea

FootballSports
6 Mar 2026 • 10:59 PM MYT
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  • Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard has joined Brazilian club Corinthians.
  • Lingard, 33, has been a free agent since ending his time at FC Seoul in South Korea back in December.
  • He has now moved to Brazil after signing a contract until the end of the year, and his contract can be extended through until the end of 2027 if certain conditions are met.
  • Lingard came through United’s academy and also had loan spells at West Ham and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
  • Lingard has 32 international caps for England but has not played for the national team since October 2021.