Turning away from Thai-League, Quang Hai is about to go to Japan?

Invitation and solicitation from Japan and Thailand
It is no surprise that Quang Hai has become the name of the Vietnam U23 team that is most sought after and invited by many foreign clubs, since his sudden rise to the top of the 2018 U23 Asian Cup. From Thailand, Thai-League runner-up SCG Muangthong United offered to loan Quang Hai for 1 year to Hanoi FC.

The runner-up of Thai League, through the close relationship with SCG - the sponsor of Hanoi FC and SCG Muangthong United, wants to influence the leadership of Hanoi FC to borrow this midfielder with an extremely good left foot. Quang Hai is eyed to replace Chanathip, the position that has not been filled, after the "Thai Messi" went to play in J-League since the middle of last season.

Of course, Quang Hai's salary if he accepts to play in the Thai League is classified as type A, higher than that of the Thai national team player, estimated at nearly 30,000 USD/month.

Before SCG Muangthong United, Hai "son" also caught the eye of Buriram United. The Thai-League champion was fascinated with Quang Hai even before this midfielder shone at the U23 Asian Cup. Buriram United invited Hai "son" after his impressive performance in the U23 Vietnam shirt right at I-mobile Stadium in the M150 Cup.

Because they could not convince Hanoi FC to release Quang Hai, Buriram United changed direction to recruit Hoang Vu Samson.

Quang Hai's value could be doubled or tripled from the 2019 season, once the Thai League releases the Southeast Asian player slot to play as a Thai player. This season, even though he registered for 2 Asian and Southeast Asian player slots, he was only allowed to play once on the field.

In addition to Thailand, Hanoi FC has also "not responded to all" invitations and requests to transfer Quang Hai from brokers. However, an offer from Japan has left the Hang Day Stadium team in a state of confusion, when Tokushima Vortis proposed an invitation to "redeem" Quang Hai.

The J-League 2 team is very willing to send Hai "son" to play football in Japan, with an attractive transfer fee and salary, especially the guarantee that the midfielder who just shone with U23 Vietnam will be able to play regularly.

Not sold yet because want to hone to become a "big star"

The fact that Quang Hai has received great attention from foreign clubs shows the attraction of this midfielder's talent. Hanoi FC Chairman Nguyen Quoc Hoi also did not hide the possibility that Hanoi FC would transfer Quang Hai, creating an opportunity for this midfielder to play abroad.

However, up to now, the Hang Day Stadium team has no intention of releasing Quang Hai to any team, even if they have to ignore the allure of a lot of money.

"We have no intention of transferring Quang Hai," said Mr. Hoi. "He has potential, he has just shone with U23 Vietnam, but no matter what, Hai is still a young player. Hai needs to be polished and accumulate more experience to become more perfect.

Transferring Quang Hai at this time is very valuable, but we want him to become a real big star, not just a budding star like now."

By keeping Quang Hai, Hanoi FC wants its young star to contribute and repay what the club has invested in training him over the past 10 years. Most importantly, like Chanathip who can play with poise and shine in the J-League at the moment, Hanoi FC wants Hai "son" to be polished more carefully, perfecting his skills before stepping out into the big sea.

Mr. Hoi said: "Quang Hai will probably go abroad to play football sooner or later. However, the club and Hai must choose the most appropriate time for him to play abroad. This time is not suitable, and we must be very alert so that Hai can be trained further and develop as expected."