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Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is one step away from becoming a member of South Korea outfit FC Seoul.
A current report coated by The Peoples Particular person revealed that Lingard had been supplied a two-year deal that included an choice for a 3rd by FC Seoul.
It was relayed that there have been a number of choices together with from Saudi Arabia and Turkey, however surprisingly, it’s a transfer to South Korea that appealed to Lingard probably the most.
The Englishman has in fact been and not using a membership since he left Nottingham Forest on the finish of final season.
He had been coaching with Saudi Professional League outfit Al Ettifaq however Steven Gerrard determined to not hand the Carrington academy graduate a contract.
It’s believed that Lingard’s wage calls for had been deemed too hefty.
Final month the ex-United man severed ties together with his agent after a number of potential strikes fell by means of.
The 31-year-old was linked to a variety of switch locations together with Barcelona, MLS and even Everton however nothing materialized.
Romano explains that Lingard is within the means of finalizing a change to FC Seoul, which might successfully carry the participant’s troubles of discovering a brand new employer to an finish.
“Jesse Lingard has acquired formal proposal from FC Seoul: two 12 months deal confirmed and prepared.”
“Former Manchester United participant ready to journey to South Korea early subsequent week with a view to go to membership after which full the transfer. Right here we go to observe quickly.”
🚨🇰🇷 Jesse Lingard has acquired formal proposal from FC Seoul: two 12 months deal confirmed and prepared.
Former #MUFC participant ready to journey to South Korea early subsequent week with a view to go to membership after which full the transfer.
Right here we go to observe quickly 🏴 pic.twitter.com/ZDApxF33pi
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 3, 2024
Final time period, FC Seoul completed a disappointing seventh within the 2023 common season. They narrowly prevented relegation after coming high within the post-season relegation play-offs.
Throughout his time at Outdated Trafford, Lingard made 232 appearances. He scored 35 objectives and assisted 21 instances.
