Jesse Lingard enters Corinthians’ radar after a direct recommendation from striker Memphis Depay

The board of Corinthians intensified negotiations to facilitate the arrival of midfielder Jesse Lingard, currently 33 years old and free on the market after his time at FC Seoul. The behind-the-scenes movement of Parque São Jorge takes place under the supervision of executive Marcelo Paz, who seeks to respond to an express request from Memphis Depay to qualify the team’s creation sector. The business model discussed involves a contract valid until December 2026, with the financial composition based on salaries and wages, as there are no economic rights costs involved in the transaction. The black and white leadership sees the market opportunity as a chance to add international experience to the squad, trusting in the athlete’s quick adaptation due to the support of his former Manchester United teammate.

The English player has maintained an individual training routine since the end of his contract at Ásia, aiming to maintain his physical shape while defining his professional future. The sporting project presented by the São Paulo club aroused the interest of the midfielder, who sees Brazilian football as an ideal competitive scenario for continuing his professional career at a high level.

• Consolidated experience at Premier League with stints at West Ham and Nottingham Forest.
• Prominent participation as a member of the England team in the Copa of the Mundo of 2018.
• Versatility to play both in the central frame and on the ends of the offensive system.
• Recent return to Liga from Campeões from Ásia leading FC Seoul.

Old connection on Manchester United

The relationship between Jesse Lingard and Memphis Depay dates back to the 2015 and 2016 seasons, a period in which they played together in English football. Durante this phase in the Diabos Vermelhos, the two athletes shared the field in more than 30 matches, creating a rapport that the Corinthians hopes to replicate on Brazilian soil. Lingard construiu uma trajetória sólida no clube inglês, acumulando 232 jogos oficiais, 35 gols e 21 assistências, números que o credenciaram como peça importante no elenco durante anos.

The midfielder’s history includes decisive moments, such as performances in finals at the Wembley stadium under the command of Louis van Gaal. Além of club success, the athlete played a fundamental role in the Inglaterra team that reached the semi-finals of the Mundial in the Rússia, where he scored a memorable goal against the Panamá. Essa bagagem internacional é vista pela diretoria corintiana como um diferencial para elevar o patamar técnico do grupo nas competições da temporada.

Passage through Asian football and recovery

The transfer to FC Seoul in 2024 marked a new stage in Lingard’s career, where he managed to regain protagonism after a period of instability at The athlete overcame initial injuries to his meniscus and thigh to become a technical reference in the K League, ending his time with 19 goals in 67 matches played.

In addition to sporting performance, its presence in the Coreia of the Sul generated a significant marketing impact, attracting global visibility to the local league. The player demonstrated a great capacity for cultural adaptation, participating in local programs and learning the language, a stance that pleases the Corinthians evaluators.

His departure from the Asian club was marked by mutual recognition, with the player now seeking a challenge that offers greater technical competitiveness. The resilience demonstrated when dealing with criticism and injuries is considered an important asset to withstand the natural pressure of playing for a great South American football team.

Tactical versatility and eye for goal

Jesse Lingard’s game characteristics offer several tactical options for the coaching staff, who assess his ability to act as a central midfielder or second striker. Mobility and reading spaces are strengths cited by performance analysts, who recall his loan spell at West Ham as an example of offensive efficiency, when he scored nine goals in just sixteen games.

Titles and winning mentality

The English midfielder’s career is marked by relevant achievements that attest to his experience in moments of decision. The black and white board values ​​the athlete’s winning profile, in line with the club’s need to have players accustomed to competing for important trophies. Entre the main achievements of your resume are:

• UEFA title Europa League in the 2016/2017 season.
• Conquest of the FA Cup (2015/2016), with a decisive goal in extra time.
• EFL Champion Cup in the 2016/2017 season.
• Winner of Community Shield in 2016.