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Jesse Lingard Completes Move to Corinthians, Begins Training With First Team

The former Manchester United midfielder signs through 2026 with a performance-based extension option.

Overview

  • Corinthians confirmed the free transfer on March 6 and assigned Lingard the No. 77 shirt.
  • Lingard’s contract runs until December 2026 with an option to extend by 12 months if set targets are met.
  • The attacker has joined first‑team sessions as the club finalizes registration and other formalities.
  • He reunites with ex‑United teammate Memphis Depay at the São Paulo club coached by Dorival Júnior.
  • Media report an estimated salary of about €100k per month for Lingard, and coverage disputes claims he is the first Englishman in Brazil’s top flight, citing Colin Kazim‑Richards; neither point is officially confirmed.