Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has completed a move to a shock club after half a season out of football.
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The 31-year-old has penned a two-year deal with South Korean giants FC Seoul.
His free-agent switch to the Asian club was confirmed on Wednesday, with the Daily Mail reporting he had 26 offers from teams around the world.
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Lingard has not played football since his departure from Nottingham Forest at the end of the 2022/23 campaign.
Speaking in a press conference, he revealed what it was that made him join FC Seoul.
"I have received several offers since last summer. However, other clubs only made verbal offers," he stated.
"FC Seoul sent a written offer. And club officials showed their sincerity by coming to Manchester to check my physical condition. At that time, I decided to signed with FC Seoul."
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Lingard made 232 appearances for United, contributing to 46 goals, while he struck on only two occasions in 20 matches for Forest.
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