Officially launching the head coach of the national team and U23 Vietnam
(Baonghean.vn) - Sharing at the announcement ceremony and signing the contract with the coach of the Vietnam National Team, Mr. Kim Sang-sik shared about his football philosophy.
On the afternoon of May 6, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) held a ceremony to announce and sign a contract with coach Kim Sang-sik. The Korean military leader officially became the head coach of the national team and the Vietnam U23 team.
Mr. Kim Sang-sik's contract with VFF is for 2 years. Coach Kim Sang-sik's salary is said to be around 20,000 - 22,000 USD/month (after tax). This is also the salary that Mr. Park received when he first came to Vietnam and signed a 2-year contract with VFF in October 2017.
Mr. Tran Anh Tu - Vice President in charge of VFF's professional affairs said: "To ensure the stability of the national team and U23 Vietnam, VFF is actively searching for a new head coach. With the attention and direction of the leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Department of Physical Education and Sports and the consultation of the National Coaching Council, VFF has had many meetings and researched with many candidates.
VFF and coach Kim Sang-sik signed a 2-year contract. VFF believes that with his level, dedication as a player and achievements in his coaching career, coach Kim Sang-sik will build an effective playing style, enhance solidarity, and bring success to Vietnamese football. VFF will create the best conditions for coach Kim Sang-sik to develop his abilities.".
Speaking at the ceremony, the new head coach of the Vietnam National Team said "Hello, I am Kim Sang-sik. I am very pleased to accompany Vietnamese football. I would like to thank the leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnam Football Federation. I look forward to working with my colleagues and Vietnamese players. In addition, I would like to thank the press and media agencies.
As the head coach of the Vietnam national team, I would like to share two things. I would like to talk about loyalty, this is the most special thing to say about my career. My favorite philosophy is the saying "no player can win the whole team". In my career, I have devoted myself to the club and the national team.
Later, when I became a coach, I managed a team of many stars and tried my best to get the best results. Finally, I hope and expect that the Vietnamese team will always be loyal and dedicated.
The second thing I would like to share about my football philosophy is that winning football is based on determination. Winning every match is a miracle. I think that if you are determined to challenge yourself with the spirit of sacrifice, you can create miracles. If all members are united and determined to win, I believe that we will achieve the desired results. The players and I will do our best to make this philosophy come true on the field.", coach Kim Sang-sik said.
According to the plan, the first task for the new Korean head coach is to lead the Vietnam National Team to participate in the remaining two matches in the second qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Asia, respectively meeting the Philippines at home on June 6, 2024 and meeting the Iraq Team away on June 11, 2024 (early morning of June 12, 2024 Vietnam time).
For the Vietnam National U23 team, new head coach Kim Sang-sik will also be given the best conditions to prepare for the 2026 AFC U23 Qualifiers scheduled to take place in September 2025 and then the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand in December 2025./.