Former midfielder Jesse Lingard, who played for Manchester United and West Ham, has posted a mysterious message on social media, leaving his future uncertain.

Lingard shared this enigmatic message on his Instagram stories following his release by Nottingham Forest when his contract expired during the summer.

"Shoutout to the young people out there who are grinding on a dream that no one thinks is possible. The critics are wrong. You'll make it happen if you never quit," he wrote on his Instagram stories.

Nottingham Forest suffered relegation during the summer after spending a year in the Premier League.

Jesse Lingard, who signed a one-year contract with Forest, played a pivotal role in their journey to the Carabao Cup semi-finals last season, contributing two goals.

Nevertheless, he, along with five other players, was released during the summer.

The former West Ham United midfielder is currently without a club and is a free agent, training with David Moyes' team as he continues his search for his next club.