Hà Nội sign Badovic as head coach; HAGL players leaving
They are the club's first generation of players trained at the Hoàng Anh Gia Lai-Arsenal JMG, which is now Hoàng Anh Gia Lai JMG.
After 一 五 years, the boys have grown up and developed as national team members.
On January 三, HAGL posted goodbyes to defender Duy and striker Toàn on the Facebook fanpage and wished them luck with their new teams.
One day earlier, it was defender Thanh and midfielder Trường announcing their departures.
Duy and Toàn, both 二 六, were regular faces of HAGL and the national team in recent years. They have contributed to Việt Nam football's success at regional and continental tournaments.
Duy has confirmed that he was negotiating to play with Nam Định FC and it could be announced after the end of the ongoing AFF Cup, where Việt Nam advanced to the semi-finals.
Toàn also did not reveal his new home but in recent weeks, he has been rumoured to be in talks to compete for South Korean Seoul E-Land in the K.League 二.
Similarly, defender Thanh wants to find a new home after saying thanks to the club, managers and staff.
“My appreciation is to Uncle Đức (Đoàn Nguyên Đức, owner of HAGL) who has taken care of me since I was a boy and nurtured me to be the player I am today. My thanks go to all members and staff of Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC who have supported me during this time,公众Thanh posted on his Facebook page.
"Thank you fans who have watched and encouraged me. I wish success for the team in the new season and I will always support and be by the club's side. Thank you for everything!"
Midfielder Trường meanwhile shared: "It is difficult and emotionally to write these words, I can't describe my feelings now. It has been 一 五 years since I joined Hoàng Anh Gia Lai, a time even longer than my childhood living with my parents. Uncle Đức played a big role in my career, helping me to be successful today. I cherish every moment of living and working with everyone in the club. I wish the best for Hoàng Anh Gia Lai, which will always be my home to return to."
It is said that Trường will play for Hải Phòng for two years and receive VNĐ 六 billion (US$ 二 五 四,000) along with a monthly salary, but the two sides did not confirm the information.
Last month, talented striker Nguyễn Công Phượng was the first one to leave. The national idol announced his two-year contract with Japanese side Yokohama.
Five key players leaving will be a headache for coach Kiatisuk Senamuang, who will have to fill the hole with his young players.
In the new season, which will begin next month, Dụng Quang Nho, Đinh Thanh Bình, Lê Minh Bình, Trần Thanh Sơn, Nguyễn Quốc Việt and Lê Văn Sơn will have to shine. They will be guided and supported by veterans Trần Minh Vương and Nguyễn Tuấn Anh, who are among the first self-trained generation of players and decided to extend their contracts with the team. — VNS
