„Manchester United“ has extended the contract with Jesse Lingard for additional years. The new agreement will be valid until the summer of 2022. Previously, the media reported that J. Lingard's representatives started negotiations this month for the player's transfer to the Spanish „La Liga“ team „Real Sociedad“. The player's representatives held talks this summer with several clubs playing in England and Europe, but the footballer chose to continue representing „Manchester United“. J. Lingard has not yet appeared in any English „Premier“ league matches this season. „He has been working hard in training. He has often had to isolate due to contact with individuals infected with the COVID-19 virus. However, he works really hard in training,“ - showing confidence in the player, said the head coach of „Man Utd“.
Enjoying the snow, @JesseLingard? 😅🌨#MUFC pic.twitter.com/hYVZK6yzOs — Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 31, 2020