Hello everyone! Recently, Korean football has been buzzing with the Asian Cup, but there's another piece of news that's making headlines. It's the news of Lingard's transfer to FC Seoul! Rumors of Lingard's move to Seoul have been circulating for some time, and now it seems like it's becoming a reality. Why is a player who has played in the EPL coming to the K League? Let's find out how the contract is progressing and why he's coming.

First, let's introduce you to Lingard. He is an attacking midfielder who has played over 200 games for Manchester United in the English Premier League. He scored a goal in the 2018 World Cup in Russia and helped England reach the semi-finals. He has never played outside of England, and he has both a strong foothold and skills. So, everyone is puzzled as to why he is coming to Korea.

Lingard had communication with FC Seoul last summer, and negotiations have been rapidly progressing for the past month. The fans' anticipation and concerns were turned into cheers when Lingard uploaded a story on his Instagram. It was a picture of him about to board a plane to Korea. It was the moment when Lingard's transfer rumor became a reality. According to the club, Lingard arrived in Korea on the afternoon of the 5th, will undergo a medical test on the 6th, sign the contract on the 7th, and hold an official joining press conference on the 8th. He will then join the pre-season training camp in Japan to get in shape. It's really a fast-paced process, isn't it?

Lingard is currently without a team and has received offers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, etc., but he chose Korea. So, why did Lingard choose the K League out of all the leagues? Many people expect that Lingard sees Korea as a land of opportunity and is taking on a new challenge. After his contract with Manchester United expired, he was struggling to make the starting lineup at the club he joined. He had the option of going to the Middle East, where he could earn a higher salary, but he seems to have wanted to try something new with other players. He could establish himself in Korea and then return to Europe.

It's true, we'll have to hear a proper interview to find out what he's thinking about choosing the K League. But no matter what the reason is, it's good news for Korean football fans, isn't it? Lingard's joining FC Seoul is expected to attract a lot of football fans. It's exciting to be able to see Lingard play in Korea this season, isn't it?! There are so many things to watch out for, whether he'll bring about a boom in the K League. So, while we wait for good news, thank you for reading today:)