Manchester United finally grant Jesse Lingard his wish as Cristiano Ronaldo recognised
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, June 2. A busy Wednesday at Old Trafford saw two departures confirmed, with Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard set to leave the club following the expiry of their contracts.
Both announcements were made within hours of each other, with Lingard’s exit confirmed shortly after Pogba’s. Neither decision will come as a shock to United fans, particularly Lingard’s departure.
The England international’s exit has been on the cards for over a year now, having missed out on a move to West Ham last year in favour of staying at Old Trafford, only to be left further frustrated by his lack of opportunities. ALSO READ: Manchester United prioritise Jurrien Timber as defensive target and hold talks with David Carmo There was even an opportunity to head out on loan to Newcastle during January before United blocked the move at the eleventh hour.
As his time at Old Trafford winds down though, he has finally been granted his wish. Read the full story here. It might have been a season to forget for United, although Cristiano Ronaldo provided a rare bright spark in an otherwise dismal campaign.
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