The Saudi Pro League introduced itself in the winter of 2023 by signing Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s transfer opened the door for many others to make a big money move to the Middle East, and now Jesse Lingard may also get added to that list.
Former Manchester United and Nottingham Forest player Jesse Lingard was on the sidelines for a long time before becoming free agent. Fortunately, Steven Gerrard noticed him and invited the player to train with Al Ettifaq. The training session has gone better than expected, and Jesse may sign a deal with the club in the near future.
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Jesse Lingard separated from Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2023. The 30-year-old Englishman last made an appearance on April 16, 2023, in a 2-0 loss against Manchester United. Speculations of the winger making a return to West Ham United were made, but the latest reports claim that Lingard may follow the herd and join the Saudi Pro League.
Al Ettifaq manager Steven Gerrard has recognized Jesse Lingard’s talents, and the 43-year-old is ready to make him an offer. Lingard’s national teammate Jordan Henderson, who was recently booed off by the fans, and former Paris Saint-Germain star Georginio Wijnaldum also joined the Saudi side recently and would love to have the English international as their teammate.
Lingard’s career-earning
Jesse Lingard has played for various big names throughout his career. The 30-year-old was associated with clubs like Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, and West Ham United. During his long career, Lingard not only became a great player but made some big bucks too.
According to Capology.com, the English forward has earned a gross salary of approximately $36,161,597 during his career. Though the number may look small when compared to other players like Cristiano Ronaldo or Kylian Mbappe, who is the highest-paid French footballer, it is still more than enough to live a life of luxury and comfort.
Only time will tell whether or not Jesse Lingard will join Al Ettifaq or not, and though the chances seem high, we still need to wait for an official statement.
