Jesse Lingard Eyes Brazilian Football with Corinthians Move

After a period of uncertainty following his departure from FC Seoul in South Korea, English midfielder Jesse Lingard is reportedly set to explore opportunities in Brazilian football. Corinthians, currently third in the Brazilian Serie A, has expressed strong interest in the 33-year-old player, with discussions already underway.

Corinthians Pursues Lingard

According to reports, Corinthians coach Dorival Júnior and his staff are scheduled to meet with the club’s board to discuss the progress of negotiations with Lingard Transfermarkt. This potential move comes after previous interest from Feyenoord, which ultimately did not materialize Manchester Evening News.

Lingard’s Recent Career

Lingard joined FC Seoul in February 2024 on a free transfer and played 66 times for the club, scoring 18 goals. He similarly served as the team captain for a significant portion of his tenure Manchester Evening News. Prior to his time in South Korea, Lingard had a notable career with Manchester United, including loan spells at Leicester City, Birmingham City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Derby County, and West Ham United Wikipedia.

Departure from FC Seoul

Lingard mutually agreed to terminate his contract with FC Seoul in December 2025, citing a desire to pursue new challenges Manchester Evening News. He made a farewell appearance for the club in the AFC Champions League against Melbourne City on December 10th Manchester Evening News.

Lingard’s Career Highlights

Jesse Lingard has achieved success throughout his career, winning the UEFA Europa League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, and FA Community Shield while with Manchester United Wikipedia. He also represented England at various youth levels and made 32 senior appearances, scoring 6 goals Wikipedia.