da fezbet: Jesse Lingard posted a defiant message insisting that people will "eventually" understand his decisions days after cutting ties with his agent.
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Lingard parted ways with agentPosted message on social mediaStill looking for a new clubWHAT HAPPENED?
The 31-year-old ditched his agent this week as he continues to search for a way back into football. Lingard has been a free agent since the end of last season and has been training on his own while he awaits offers from other clubs.
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The winger took to Instagram to share an image of him on the training field and added a second picture that had the message: "My focus is different. My time is being invested in growth. I don't expect people to understand what I'm up to. Eventually, they will."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Lingard has been linked with several teams in recent months following his departure from Nottingham Forest in the summer. He spent a period training in Saudi Arabia with Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq but no contract offer materialised. He has also been linked with Everton and teams in MLS recently.
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The former Manchester United and England player will continue his efforts on the training field while he awaits further news on a possible transfer. He will hope to have a deal wrapped up with a new club before long.