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West Ham United are pleased to confirm the signing of English international Jesse Lingard on loan until the end of the 2020/21 season.
The 28-year-old joins the Hammers from Manchester United, where he played 210 games, scored 33 goals and recorded 20 assists and won the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the UEFA Europa League.
With 24 caps for England, Lingard was among the teams that finished fourth in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and third in the 2019 UEFA Nations League finals.
A Red Devils regular in each of the past five seasons, Lingard reconnects with his former Manchester United manager David Moyes at London Stadium and is eager to rekindle his Premier League career under the Scotsman. .
Nothing is guaranteed, but I have come here to work hard and help the team and bring my experience. That is the main objective
Jesse lingard
“I’m excited,” Lingard told West Ham TV. “It is another new chapter in my life. Nothing is guaranteed, but I have come here to work hard and help the team and bring my experience. That is the main objective. I just want to enjoy my football and play again and put my feet back on the pitch.
“There were a lot of clubs involved but, for me personally, I felt that this was the right move. Obviously I have had a previous relationship with the coach, since he was in Man U and I have played with him before, so he knows my qualities and what I can contribute to the team. I also know a couple of players, I know Dec [Rice] very good from the England side, and I think I can really settle here quickly.
The new Irons No. 11 highlighted that his previous relationship with coach Moyes played an influential role in his decision to move to London Stadium, and he intends to make up for it on the field.
“It is important that a player and a coach have a good relationship. He has very good morale, he makes his team work hard and I have already spoken with him and there are no guarantees; it is up to me to put in the work and put the graft, get into the team and play. well, week after week. “
“I can’t wait to show [the West Ham fans] what I have in store. I’m excited and want to help the team climb the table as much as they can. “
Moyes also enjoys the prospect of working with a player he first selected at the age of 20, citing his talent, work pace and versatility as valuable assets.
“I have seen him play when he was a child, when he was still an open player on the right, and I have seen him play on the left,” observed the coach. He’s played for England as number 10, he’s played for England as number 8, and I actually think if we needed him as a false 9, he could do that too.
“We’re bringing that versatility, I wanted to try to get an energetic team right now and Jesse is known for his pace of work and effort, so I think it will fit very well with what we’ve done. have.
“I hope it also brings us a bit of quality and a winning mentality from Manchester United.”
Jesse is known for his pace of work and effort, so I think he will fit in very well with what we have.
David moyes
Born in Warrington, Cheshire, in December 1992, Lingard joined Manchester United at the age of seven.
After winning the FA Youth Cup playing alongside future Hammer Ravel Morrison and French star Paul Pogba in 2011, the midfielder gained valuable experience on loan at championship clubs Leicester City, Birmingham City and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Between his first and second loans, in July 2013, Lingard scored the first two goals of Moyes’ reign at Old Trafford, in a preseason win over the A-League All Stars in Sydney, Australia.
Just over a year later, in August 2014, Louis van Gaal handed Lingard his full debut for Manchester United in a Premier League match with Swansea City.
After a fourth loan period in the Championship, this time in Derby County, he settled at Manchester United during the 2015/16 season, making 40 appearances, including the final game at Boleyn Ground, and scoring the winning goal. in the FA 2016. Cup final against Crystal Palace.
Lingard’s habit of scoring in big games continued when he scored in Manchester United’s EFL Cup final victory over Southampton in 2017 and the goal that secured UEFA Champions League qualification in July last year.
His ability and versatility also saw him recognized internationally. Lingard made his full debut for England against Malta in 2016 and was a regular on the team that qualified and then reached the semifinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, scoring in the group stage win over Panama. And the following year, 2019, he was part of the team that finished third in the UEFA Nations League finals in Portugal.
Everyone at West Ham United would like to welcome Jesse to London Stadium and wish him all the best for his career at Claret and Blue.
