da esoccer bet： Jesse Lingard is being treated like a rock star in South Korea, with the ex-Manchester United and England forward being mobbed by wild fans.
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Released by Forest in summer of 2023Spent several months as a free agentEmbracing a fresh start in the Far EastWHAT HAPPENED?
The 31-year-old playmaker opted to head for the Far East in February after spending the best part of a year without a club. He had been released by Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2023, leading to him being a free agent for several months.
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A new challenge at FC Seoul has not played out entirely as planned, with the former England international picking up more injury problems. He has seen his game time limited as a result, but supporters are still delighted to see a household name in the K-League.
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Questions have been asked of Lingard’s contribution on the field, with a lucrative contract needing to be justified, but he remains a big draw off it. While attending a recent signing session, Lingard was showered with gifts as fans desperately tried to make contact with their hero.
WHAT NEXT?
Having made his way out of that chaotic situation, Lingard will be hoping to rediscover his spark on the pitch that once made him an FA Cup and Europa League winner while also collecting 32 senior caps and six goals for his country.