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Chris Burton

Jesse Lingard's still got it! Ex-Man Utd star scores sublime volley in FC Seoul training as he gears up for potential debut in K-League season opener

Jesse Lingard is looking to make an immediate impression at FC Seoul, with the ex-Manchester United star already catching the eye in training.

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  • New challenge taken on in South Korea
  • Spent several months as a free agent
  • Working towards full match sharpness

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The former England international has, following a lengthy spell as a free agent on the back of his release by Nottingham Forest in 2023, completed a shock switch to South Korea. He has been mingling with new team-mates, with his infectious energy rubbing off on those around him.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Lingard will be short on match sharpness, having worked on personal fitness programmes as he waited on a contract to be offered, but has shown in early training sessions that his shooting boots have been taken to Asia.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Lingard has shared videos on Instagram of him pinging efforts from the edge of the box into the back of the net. One effort crashes home off the underside of the crossbar, while another sees him hammer in a dipping volley that gives the goalkeeper no chance.

    Jesse Lingard FC Seoul trainingInstagram

  • WHAT NEXT FOR LINGARD?

    FC Seoul have a friendly outing against Roasso Kumamoto to take in before opening their 2024 K-League campaign. Lingard will be hoping to see game time in midweek, before going on to make his competitive bow on March 2.