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Inside Jesse Lingard’s new life in South Korea as former Man Utd star gives fans glimpse into mega-money Seoul FC move


JESSE LINGARD has given fans a glimpse into his new life in South Korea.

The former Manchester United midfielder completed a free transfer to Seoul FC earlier this month.

Jesse Lingard has given a glimpse into his move to Seoul FCCredit: Instagram / @jesselingard
The midfielder has settled into life in South Korea by enjoying the local cuisineCredit: Instagram / @jesselingard
Lingard joined Seoul FC on a free transfer earlier this monthCredit: Instagram / @jesselingard

Lingard joined the K-League side after seven months without a club following his exit from Nottingham Forest in the summer.

After settling into life in the South Korean capital, Lingard has shared a series of snaps to Instagram.

In the life update, he included a picture of himself grinning inside the Sangam Stadium whilst wearing his new Seoul FC shirt.

Lingard also posted a snap of himself signing his £17,500-per-week contract with the club.

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His deal, which is reportedly worth £910,000 a year, has made him the highest paid player in the K-League.

Away from the stadium, Lingard showed off the city skyline and tucked into some local cuisine with his team-mates.

He also posted a pair of selfies of himself in his new training kit, along with a screenshot from a facetime call home.

Finally, the 31-year-old attached a motivational quote reading: “Becoming the best version of yourself comes with a lot of goodbyes.”

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Lingard received a hero’s welcome after completing his shock switch to South Korea earlier this month.

He has yet to make his debut for Seoul, with the new K-League season set to begin on March 1.

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The six-time champions finished seventh last season.

Their squad includes former Premier League midfielder and South Korea international Ki Sung-yueng.

The 35-year-old made 187 Prem appearances for Swansea, Sunderland and Newcastle.

LINGARD’S CLUBS

HERE are Jesse Lingard’s clubs so far

Man Utd (2011-22)

Leicester (2012-13, loan)

Birmingham (2013-14, loan)

Brighton (2014, loan)

Derby (2015, loan)

West Ham (2021, loan)

Nottm Forest (2022-23)

FC Seoul (2024-)

Lingard gave his fans a life update after his move to South KoreaCredit: Instagram / @jesselingard
He showed off the skyline whilst travelling around the capital cityCredit: Instagram / @jesselingard
The 31-year-old could make his K-League debut when the new season starts on March 1Credit: Instagram / @jesselingard


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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