Jesse Lingard is excited to make his competitive debut at the City Ground when Nottingham Forest face one of his former clubs, West Ham United, in the Premier League next weekend.
The 29-year-old is set to play against the Hammers - the side he impressed at on loan during the second half of the 2020/21 campaign. While many suggested a move to the London Stadium was on the cards for the midfielder, Lingard was keen to start afresh and make a name for himself at the City Ground after parting company with boyhood club Manchester United.
West Ham boss David Moyes admitted he had expected Lingard to return to the London club. “I was surprised, yeah,” he said. "I thought Jesse in the end would come here and I’ve got to say the club made him a really good offer.
