In Summary
- The 31-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with the option of a further year.
- Lingard had remained a free agent since leaving Nottingham Forest
- He will soon join up with the rest of the team for pre-season in Kagoshima, Japan.
Former Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard has completed a move to South Korean side FC Seoul.
The 32-capped England international has signed a two-year deal with the capital club and will soon join up with the rest of the team for pre-season in Kagoshima, Japan.
Lingard has been without a club since his contract expired at Nottingham Forest at the end of last season.
It is understood the 31-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the K-League club, with the option for a further year.
Lingard said he had received “many offers” but had decided he wanted a new football experience in South Korea.
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Jesse Lingard Impact In The Team
Speaking via the club’s official channels Jesse Lingard said:
“Based on respect for Korean football, I am excited to represent the K League as soon as possible by playing good football and dedication to my new team, FC Seoul. I am looking forward to meeting coach Kim Ki-dong and to make an impact in the team.
“My dream from a young child was to play in the Premier League. I’ve always worked hard to achieve that goal. I’ve always wanted different challenges and to create new memories in my career.
And I believe being in South Korea is the perfect place for that.”
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With FC Seoul marking 20 years since the club moved back to the capital, it is targeting big-name signings, and, for K League, they haven’t come any bigger than Lingard.
Lingard played 232 times for Manchester United, scoring 35 and assisting 21 in all competitions.
He has FA Cup, League Cup, and Europa League winners medals and has 32 caps and six goals for England.
Six of those England caps came in the 2018 World Cup where the Three Lions reached the semifinals.
