Jesse Lingard revealed before signing for FC Seoul that he had received "offers from a lot of clubs".
It's a big challenge. This is a new chapter in my life. It was a difficult 8 months for me personally. ”
His weekly salary will be 1At around £70,000, he became the highest-paid player in the league and it was hoped that he would raise the profile of the tournament.
Lingard is also understood to be attracted by the prospect of playing in Asia, which has helped him expand his personal brand and business investments, with the potential to enter the fashion and restaurant industries.
I'm going to focus on football, my personal affairs have nothing to do with football," he said, "and the most important thing for me is football.
Other clubs only pay lip service, but the Seoul club finalized it with me in writing, signed the contract, and came to Manchester to check on my physical condition.
So I decided not to consider other clubs. I've always wanted a different challenge to create new memories in my career. I believe that Korea is a perfect choice. ”
Since his last appearance for the Forest team in April, Lingard has been training with a personal trainer in Dubai, training twice a day. It is understood that he has also spent time training at Newcastle and West Ham United to maintain his fitness level.