Jesse Lingard joins Forest after leaving Manchester United

AP , Friday 22 Jul 2022

Nottingham Forest pulled off its biggest signing since clinching a return to the Premier League by bringing in Jesse Lingard on a free transfer.

Jesse Lingard
West Ham s Jesse Lingard kicks the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Everton at London stadium in London, England, Sunday, May 9, 2021. (Photo: AP)

 

The England midfielder was available after ending his 22-year association with Manchester United during the offseason.

Lingard's move to Forest was announced late Thursday. He is the 11th signing made by the promoted club as it prepares for a first season in the Premier League since 1999.

The length of Lingard's deal was not disclosed.

The 29-year-old Lingard spent the second half of the 2020-21 season on loan at West Ham, scoring nine goals in 16 starts in the league, and he was linked with a permanent move to the London club.

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