"Every team has supporters. Corinthians are supporters who have a team. And they refer to themselves in a very particular way: 'bando de loucos' a bunch of crazies a label the club has proudly embraced. Corinthians fans are widely known as the most loyal in the country. For better and for worse, as Lingard will soon find out first-hand."
"It's a tradition that, with a few breaks over the years, has endured since the 1960s. Every time Corinthians unveil a big signing, a siren sounds at their social club headquarters, Parque Sao Jorge. It was like this with Socrates, Rivaldo, Carlos Tevez, Ronaldo 'Phenomenon' and, more recently, Memphis Depay. The siren will be heard once again in eastern Sao Paulo as Corinthians introduce Jesse Lingard as their new signing."
"The former Manchester United midfielder arrives as a free agent after leaving South Korean club FC Seoul in December. He had offers from other clubs, but, after a quick call to his former United team-mate Depay, he was in no doubt about his decision and had a flight booked even before a verbal agreement was in place."
Jesse Lingard has signed with Corinthians as a free agent after leaving FC Seoul in December. The 33-year-old midfielder becomes the first English footballer to feature in Brazil's top division. Lingard made his decision quickly after consulting with former Manchester United teammate Memphis Depay. Corinthians will mark his arrival with their traditional siren at Parque Sao Jorge, a custom dating to the 1960s used for major signings. The club is renowned for its exceptionally loyal fanbase, known as 'bando de loucos' (bunch of crazies), who famously traveled 40,000 strong to Japan for the 2012 Intercontinental Cup final and raised millions through crowdfunding for stadium development.
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