Tribal Football
·13 August 2022
Tribal Football
·13 August 2022
Jesse Lingard has hit back at his critics over his move to Nottingham Forest.
Lingard joined Premier League new boys Forest earlier this summer in a surprise deal after leaving Manchester United at the end of last season.
The midfielder's intentions have been questions regarding the move, which will see him earn £120,000-per-week - almost four times Forest's next highest earner.
"I could've gone abroad for a lot more money, life changing money," he told Soccer AM. "For me it's nonsense, I don't like to read into a lot of stuff too much, it was my decision.
"The owners were very strong in their approach and went overboard and when I saw that kind of appreciation it's hard to say no. I WhatsApp them and it's like a family.
"They've showed me so much love getting here in the first place and that was one of the most importance factors."
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