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Bruna Reis

Jesse Lingard reveals reason for Nottingham Forest transfer and sends message to Steve Cooper

Jesse Lingard has revealed why he chose to make the switch to Nottingham Forest - and says regular football is the key to getting the best out of him.

The 29-year-old agreed to a one-year contract with the Reds after being released from Manchester United this summer. Lingard had a host of clubs chasing his signature, including West Ham where he had a successful loan stint during the second half of 2020/21 season.

Speaking about his decision to make the move to Trentside, Lingard told BBC podcast special All About Nottingham Forest: "There was a lot of other options, I mean I could have gone abroad for a lot of money but I want to stay in the Premier League.

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