Jesse Lingard’s departure from Manchester United has been a long time coming and when his close family threw their toys out of the pram earlier this season, there was no way back for the 29-year-old.
Lingard has barely featured for United this season after resurrecting his career at West Ham last year but his 22-year spell at the club has now come to an end, with the club confirming his release earlier on Wednesday.
Earlier, Paul Pogba’s exit on a free transfer was also confirmed and we asked our readers to sum up his six years at United. The same question was put to them about Lingard and the verdict was very similar.
Longer than made sense for either side.
— Chris Pugh (@ChrisPugh67) June 1, 2022
Didn’t he use to play for United a couple of years ago?
— Sanchester United (@JonathanStauff3) June 1, 2022
Not, or never has been good enough for Utd!!
— DavyM 🔰🔰 (@davymack47) June 1, 2022
Managed to live the dream of every real united fan…From a kid to first team football and looked very promising.. Some big goals along the way then turned into a massive 🛎🔚. Forgot what got him the dream job when fame n money went to his head.. Good riddance
— Mancforlife16 (@Mancforlife16) June 1, 2022
Average
— Josh (@Josh12008875) June 1, 2022
Rhythm is a dancer.
— Gary odonnell (@GazOD1986) June 1, 2022
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Lingard has been linked with a move back to West Ham but sides in Italy are also said to be interested in signing him on a free transfer.
In hindsight, United will be kicking themselves for not cashing in on the midfielder last summer when West Ham were desperate to sign him.
