Corinthians Signs Jesse Lingard from FC Seoul

Brazilian soccer club Corinthians announced the signing of former Manchester United and England forward Jesse Lingard on Friday, March 6, 2026, bringing the 33-year-old attacker to the São Paulo-based team on a free transfer from FC Seoul in South Korea.

Lingard, who joined FC Seoul in 2024 and appeared in 67 matches while scoring 19 goals there, has signed a contract with Corinthians that runs until the end of the year, with an option for an additional season. The move marks his latest chapter after a career that began in Manchester United's youth academy. He played 232 matches for the English club, netting 35 goals, and had loan spells or short stints at West Ham, Nottingham Forest, Brighton, Leicester and Derby County. Internationally, Lingard earned 32 caps for England, scoring six goals, with his last appearance coming in October 2021.

The transfer reunites Lingard with Dutch forward Memphis Depay, a former Manchester United teammate who joined Corinthians in 2024. The pair shared the pitch 31 times during Depay's time at United from 2015 to 2017. Club officials hope Lingard can make an immediate impact, potentially debuting in their home Brazilian league match against...