Former Manchester United player Jesse Lingard made his debut for FC Seoul in South Korea’s K League 1, but his debut was marred by jeers from some fans.
Lingard joined FC Seoul last month after being a free agent since leaving Nottingham Forest in June. He came on as a substitute in the 77th minute of the match against Gwangju, but his team lost 2-0.
Despite cheers from some fans, there were also loud jeers, possibly from the home crowd. Lingard is expected to make his home debut against Incheon at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.
He chose to move to South Korea despite rejecting 26 other offers and is currently earning £17,500 per week, significantly less than his previous salary at Manchester United.
Lingard said: “I’m very excited. It’s a new challenge. I’ve accepted it, I’m here and I’m ready to embrace the culture.
“It’s a new beginning for me, a new chapter in my career. I just want to enjoy playing football again, putting a smile on people’s faces and showing Korean fans what I can do.”
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