Jesse Lingard: Former Man United star closing in on shock new club
Former Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard is close to joining a new club.
United career
The academy graduate made his debut in 2014, but he only became a regular in the team during the 2015–2016 season.
He scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final in 2016 and also found the net in the final of the League Cup in 2017.
Lingard went on to make 232 appearances for Manchester United, scoring 35 goals in total.
Post-United career
After enjoying a short yet sweet loan spell at West Ham United, Lingard left Manchester United in the summer of 2022.
He spent the 2022–2023 season at Nottingham Forest before moving to South Korea at the start of 2024.
Lingard played two seasons at FC Seoul, scoring 19 goals in 67 matches before departing at the end of his contract earlier this season.
The Carrington graduate has been linked with moves back to England, Spain, and even the Netherlands to work with Robin van Persie at Feyenoord.
Remo move
Another team has emerged on the scene, however, for the England international, with Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte reporting that Remo are interested in the player.
The website reports that, “Remo is negotiating the signing of attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard, formerly of Manchester United. According to information obtained by ge, the offer is on the table and progressing towards an agreement between the Pará club and the 33-year-old English player.”
The report adds that, “discussions have been ongoing for several weeks. In recent days, negotiations have progressed, with a good chance of the player signing a contract with the club for the remainder of the season.”
Remo currently sit 16th in the Brazilian league standings after three matches, having failed to win any of their opening games of the season.
Jesse Lingard career stats
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TST Images: UNLV defeated by Colorado State, 91-86, at Thomas & Mack Center
LAS VEGAS —UNLV was defeated by Colorado State, 91-86 during college basketball game on Wednesday Feb. 18, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune’s Kalin Sipes were there to capture the following TST Images.
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UNLV guard Al Green passes the ball during first half of college basketball game against Colorado State on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
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Colorado State coach Ali Farokhmanesh yells towards his players from the bench during second half of college basketball game against UNLV on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Arena in Las Vegas.
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Colorado State guard Jevin Muniz (55) takes the ball down the court during second half of college basketball game against UNLV on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Arena in Las Vegas.
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UNLV guard Issac Williamson (12) attempts to move through Colorado State Brandon Rechsteiner (2) during first half of college basketball game against Colorado State on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
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UNLV guard Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn (0) takes the ball down the court during first half of college basketball game against Colorado State on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
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UNLV guard Howie Fleming Jr (3) eyes the basket while guarded by Colorado State Jevin Muniz and Brandon Rechsteiner (2) during first half of college basketball game against Colorado State on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
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UNLV forward Jacob Bannarbie (10) takes the ball down the court while guarded by Jevin Muniz (55) during first half of college basketball game against Colorado State on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
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Colorado State guard Jevin Muniz (55) drives towards the basket while guarded by UNLC center Emmanuel Stephen (34) during second half of college basketball game against UNLV on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Arena in Las Vegas.
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UNLV forward Jacob Bannarbie (10) and Colorado State Rashaan Mbemba (21) eye the ball after Bannarbie looses control of it during first half of college basketball game against Colorado State on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
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UNLV forward Walter Brown (22) attempts to pass the ball over Colorado State guard Kevin Muniz (55) during first half of college basketball game against Colorado State on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
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UEFA Champions League: full results of the first-leg play-offs for the round of 16
UCL: all the first-leg play-off scores
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The first-leg play-offs for a spot in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 have delivered their verdict, featuring spectacular clashes and several teams already taking a major step toward qualification.
On Tuesday, Galatasaray made a statement with a commanding win over Juventus (5-2). Borussia Dortmund also got the job done, overcoming Atalanta (2-0). Meanwhile, Real Madrid secured a narrow but valuable advantage against Benfica (1-0), while Paris Saint-Germain edged Monaco in a thrilling contest (3-2).
On Wednesday, Newcastle United recorded the biggest win of the play-offs, thrashing Qarabag (6-1). Bayer Leverkusen also put themselves in a strong position by defeating Olympiacos (2-0).
The surprise of the round came from Norway, where Bodo/Glimt overpowered Inter Milan (3-1). Finally, the clash between Club Brugge and Atletico Madrid ended in a spectacular 3-3 draw, keeping all the suspense alive ahead of the return leg.