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  "textContent": "Jesse Lingard is set to join Brazilian side Corinthians (Getty)\n\nJesse Lingard is in advanced talks to join Brazilian side Corinthians, according to reports in Brazil.\n\nThe former Manchester United midfielder has been without a club since leaving South Korean side FC Seoul in December.\n\nLingard had held talks with Brazilian club Remo, who are back in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A for the first time in 31 years.\n\nHowever, ESPN Brasil and Globo both report that Lingard is now closing in on a move to Corinthians until the end of the season.\n\nCorinthians have agreed a contract with the 33-year-old and are hoping to finalise a deal imminently.\n\nMemphis Depay is currently in his third season with Corinthians (Getty)\n\nThe move will see Lingard link up with his former United teammate Memphis Depay, who scored 12 goals in 51 appearances for Corinthians last season.\n\n##  Your football fix\n\n**Metro** 's Head of Sport James Goldman delivers punchy analysis, transfer talk and his take on the week's biggest stories direct to your inbox every week.\n\nSign up here, it's an open goal.\n\nCorinthians endured a difficult league campaign last season as they finished 13th in Serie A, however, they won both the Campeonato Paulista and the Copa do Brasil, which secured their qualification for this year’s Copa Libertadores.\n\nAfter leaving FC Seoul in December, Lingard wrote: ‘This wasn’t an easy decision. My time in South Korea has been unbelievable — the football, the atmosphere, and the passion around this club have been top-class. The love, support and the appreciation you have shown towards me for these last 2 years has been truly amazing.\n\n‘Playing football here has been an unforgettable experience and one I will always value.\n\n‘I want to thank FC Seoul, my teammates, the staff, and everyone associated at the club for trusting me and welcoming me from day one. I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity to play for such a massive club.’\n\n**For more stories like this,check our sport page**.\n\n**Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on**Facebook, **Twitter and Instagram**.\n\nComment now Comments  Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source ",
  "title": "Jesse Lingard ‘in advanced talks’ to join former Manchester United teammate at new club"
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