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Ex-Manchester Utd star Lingard announces South Korea exit

By AFP | 4mos ago
FC Seoul's forward Jesse Lingard reacts from the team bench prior to the South Korean K-League football match between FC Seoul and Incheon United FC at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on March 10, 2024. [AFP]

Former Manchester United andManchester United said Friday that he will leave FC Seoul next week after two seasons in South Korean football.

The 32-year-old made the shock switch to the K League in February last year and made over 60 appearances for FC Seoul, but failed to win any silverware.

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