Jesse Lingard claims to have already “settled in” at FC Seoul, with the ex-Manchester United star involved in a chaotic team bonding exercise.
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- Lingard released by Forest in 2023
- Spent several months as a free agent
- Taken on new challenge in South Korea
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The former England international is a colourful character who boasts a useful knack of putting smiles on the faces of those around him. While he is serious about his football, the 31-year-old has never shied away from the fact that he wants to have fun while doing a job he loves.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
He was prevented from doing just that following his release by Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2023. Lingard spent several months as a free agent, enduring failed trial spells at West Ham and Al-Ettifaq – while nothing came of links to teams in MLS and Ligue 1 – before finally landing a contract in the Far East.
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WHAT LINGARD SAID
Lingard is still adjusting to life in South Korea, following a surprising career move, but his infectious energy is already rubbing off on those around him in the FC Seoul camp. The experienced playmaker has posted on Instagram alongside a video of him playing games with new colleagues: “Can you tell I’m settled in?”
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