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Jesse Lingard is eager to echo the passion shown by Claret and Blue Army every time he dons a West Ham United jersey.
The English midfielder, who has signed on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season, has played West Ham ten times during his illustrious career and is well aware of the demands of the Club’s fans.
As someone who rose to the ranks at Old Trafford before scoring in the FA Cup and EFL Cup finals and helping England reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-finals and 2019 UEFA Nations League finals, Lingard also knows what it takes to perform. at the highest level.
Now, he wants to take his work pace, commitment and undoubted skill and show West Ham fans what he can do.
When I played West Ham you could feel the atmosphere and at this moment I think the Club is going in the right direction. We are on the right track and I am here to help
Jesse lingard
“One hundred percent, ‘passion’ is the main word I would use to describe West Ham,” he observed. “They work hard and the fans always support them through thick and thin.
“When I played West Ham you could feel the atmosphere and at this moment I think the Club is going in the right direction. We are on the right track and I am here to help. “
For Lingard, who will wear jersey number 11, moving to London Stadium was a decision that was made to give him the opportunity to fight for regular football after playing just three times for Manchester United this season.
“That is the main objective,” he confirmed. “For me, at my age, 28, it’s about regular soccer and playing week after week and really getting that rhythm and flow in my soccer. That is when I feel most comfortable and confident.
“As you saw a couple of seasons ago, once I have a streak of matches, the goals start to arrive, and that’s what I want to contribute to the team.”
While regular first-team football is his goal, and one of the main reasons he chose to join West Ham on loan, he also knows that the quality of the players already on David Moyes’s team means he will have You have to be at your best to achieve that goal. .
But, having established himself, during loan spells with four Championship clubs as a youngster, at Manchester United, making 210 appearances, then with England, winning 24 matches since debuting in 2016, Lingard has both the character and the ability to do the right thing. that.
“Throughout my career it’s always been like that, whether it’s at Manchester United or when I’ve been on loan, I’ve always had to prove myself or work harder than others to get into the team or secure a place in the team. so it’s normal, ”he explained.
“Being hungry and wanting to play week after week in a big team is always healthy. It’s healthy for everyone to fight for places and I’ve come here to do it. It will not be an easy road.
“The loans that I have had I have had to work hard and have never guaranteed a place to start, so it is up to me to put in the hard work.”
