Lingard's first practice with Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq

Jesse Lingard has been pictured training with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq for the first time since the free agent arrived there in a bid to secure a new contract.

The former Manchester United star played for Nottingham Forest last season but failed to make an impact in Steve Cooper's side, making just 17 league appearances during their 2022-23 campaign.

After deciding not to extend the contract, the 30-year-old has been without a club. Lingard has been training with West Ham since the start of August, but the Hammers ultimately decided not to re-sign the England international after a wonderful half-season in 2021.

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That's why he opted for the Al-Ettifaq move. The Saudi club shared a video of Lingard walking out onto the pitch during a night session overseen by head coach and ex-Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard, captioning the clip: 'Enjoy Ettifaq's Wednesday night session featuring a new face'.

In the video, Lingard is seen beaming as he begins to take part in the training, and the club later shared a picture of the player looking similarly delighted.

'First sighting of Lingard in Ettifaq training. Green fits him well, eh?' the caption read.

Lingard will have limited time to prove his worth to Gerrard in a bid to earn himself a contract at the Saudi club, who currently sit fourth in the league after eight matchdays.