“I thought big clubs could have signed him by now. What happened? He should have never have gone there. Now they are mocking him”-Ex-Man Utd star Jesse Lingard brutally mocked by K League opponent after what he did during the match.

**Former Manchester United Star Jesse Lingard Mocked by K League Opponent After Scoring for FC Seoul**

Jesse Lingard, the former Manchester United and Nottingham Forest midfielder, faced some unexpected taunting during a recent match while playing for his new club, FC Seoul, in South Korea’s K League.

After departing Old Trafford at the end of the 2021/22 season, Lingard signed with Nottingham Forest, where he made an impact before leaving the club at the conclusion of the 2023/24 campaign when his contract expired. In February 2024, the 31-year-old confirmed his next move: a new chapter with FC Seoul in the K League.

On Saturday, Lingard took the field for FC Seoul in a match against Daejeon Hana Citizen. He played a key role in the game, scoring an equalizer to make it 2-2, and celebrated his goal with a dance, a signature move familiar to fans from his Manchester United days. However, things took a turn when Daejeon Hana Citizen’s Kim Hyeon-Ug scored a decisive goal in the 83rd minute, putting his team ahead.

In a cheeky response, Kim mimicked Lingard’s celebratory dance, adding insult to injury for the Englishman. The playful taunt quickly gained attention on social media, with fans weighing in on the exchange.

One fan commented: “Didn’t know the Koreans had this amount of s***housery,” while another tweeted, “Lingard, never change.”

Reflecting on his move to South Korea, Lingard expressed excitement about the new adventure: “I’m really excited, it’s a new challenge but I’ve accepted it. I’m here, I’m ready to embrace the culture. It’s a new beginning for me, a new chapter in my career.” He added, “I just want to enjoy playing football again, put a smile on people’s faces, and show the Korean fans what I can do.”

Lingard’s signing made him the seventh Englishman to play in the K League, joining the ranks of Jordan Mutch, Richard Offiong, Chris Marsden, Andy Cooke, Jamie Cureton, and Dalian Atkinson.

Despite the light-hearted mockery on the pitch, Lingard’s commitment to making his mark in South Korea remains strong, and fans are eager to see how he adapts to his new footballing environment.