Man United Star Devastated After His Expensive Watch Was Stolen From Dressing Room While Playing
- Jesse Lingard is understood to have lost the watch while in action for West Ham against Everton
- It remains unclear how the thief made it to the locker room considering how heavily guarded the place is
- A source at West Ham said Lingard loved the watch and thought it would be safe in the dressing room
- The Man United star is said to have a collection of high-end watches, some thought to be worth six figures
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Jesse Lingard was reportedly left devastated after his expensive watch was stolen from the dressing room while playing for West Ham United.
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Lingard spent the better part of the 2020/21 campaign on loan with the Hammers from Man United.
However, despite enjoying a blistering loan spell with the London side, the Englishman was left counting losses after someone made away with his stunning timepiece.
According to SunSport, the thief struck while the midfielder was on Premier League duty against Everton on Sunday, May 9.
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It is understood cops and West Ham have no idea how the thief sneaked into the heavily-guarded dressing room during the match.
Lingard's teammates and staff searched through the room for the watch, but their efforts were unfruitful forcing the forward to contact the police.
A source at West Ham divulged the incident left Lingard completely devastated.
“Jesse was devastated, but nobody can believe it. It’s completely unheard of for something to be stolen from inside the players’ dressing rooms during a game," the source said.
“Of course everyone has searched high and low but it appears it has definitely been taken, and there was no option but to call in the police. Everyone is gutted for him, he loved that watch and thought it would be safe," the source added.
Incidences of footballers losing prized possessions is not foreign in Europe, but Lingard's has left many puzzled.
Meanwhile, despite facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford, Lingard has since returned to Man United after the expiry of his loan deal at West Ham.
David Moyes, however, is understood to have prioritised the signing of the 28-year-old on a permanent transfer after he played a central role in helping his side secure a Europa League slot for next season.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier Patrice Evra has taken a swipe at Manchester City after the Citizens were beaten in the Champions League final by Chelsea, Sport Bible, Instagram.
The Manchester club were denied their first title in history and the Red Devils legend has made a mockery from their city rivals.
Evra who won the elite competition with United in 2008 posted on his Instagram handle:
"I need it to ask Sir Bobby to check again !!! Good night everyone #ilovethisgame #positive4evra #manchesterunited @championsleague #savage"
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