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Former Man United duo of Jesse Lingard and Memphis Depay set for intriguing new chapter under Clarence Seedorf

Former Manchester United stars Memphis Depay and Jess Lingard are set for an exciting new chapter with midfield legend Clarence Seedorf.

By Derick Kinoti · The Peoples Person

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 10:30 PM

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Clarence Seedorf has been appointed head coach of Corinthians, where he will manage former Manchester United duo Jesse Lingard and Memphis Depay.
Seedorf signed a contract through 2027, taking his first managerial post since coaching Cameroon in 2019.
The Dutch coach replaces Fernando Diniz with Corinthians sitting 16th in Brazil's top flight.

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Former Manchester United players Jesse Lingard and Memphis Depay are set to play under Clarence Seedorf following his appointment as head coach of Brazilian club Corinthians. Seedorf has signed a contract running until the end of 2027, marking his first managerial position since departing the Cameroon national team in 2019. He replaces Fernando Diniz, who was dismissed following a run of seven consecutive defeats.

Seedorf takes over with Corinthians sitting 16th in the Brazilian top flight, just one spot above the relegation zone with eight matches remaining. Depay joined the club as a free agent in September 2024 after leaving Atletico Madrid, while Lingard signed in March 2026 after departing FC Seoul at the end of 2025.

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