V.League and the story of 'slow buffalo drinking muddy water'
The situation of "slow buffalo drinking muddy water" in signing and selecting new players is becoming a problem that teams with limited financial resources such as SLNA, Thanh Hoa... are very worried about.
The 2023/2024 V.League season has ended with many emotions and changes. Teams with long traditions such as SLNA and HAGL have successfully stayed in the league, bringing joy and hope to fans.
Meanwhile, some teams such as Hanoi, Nam Dinh, Binh Duong… have started to rush to retain good players to prepare for the next season. However, the situation of “slow buffalo drinking muddy water” in signing and selecting new players is becoming a problem that teams with limited financial resources such as SLNA, Thanh Hoa… are very worried about.
It can be seen that in any tournament, the player transfer market is always an uncompromising race before each new season begins. The team that is quick and has a lot of money has the advantage. Early signing not only helps teams get quality players but also creates opportunities for players to quickly integrate with the new team, adapt to the tactics and playing style of the coach. On the contrary, slow teams often have to accept the remaining players, often players who are not highly rated by other teams or have a transfer value higher than the team can afford.
Delayed signings not only cause loss of opportunities to acquire quality players but also lead to many other consequences. First, unsigned players often have to find a new destination in a hurry, do not have many options and are easily "forced to pay" by the team. Second, delays in signing new players also affect the preparation process for the new season.
New players need time to get to know their teammates, understand the coach's tactics and adapt to the new environment. Without enough time, they will hardly be able to reach their best form when the season starts.
There are many reasons why clubs are slow to sign new players. Part of the reason is the complicated and lengthy selection process, from player evaluation, contract negotiation to completing transfer procedures. In addition, financial factors also play an important role. Many clubs face financial difficulties and do not have enough resources to pay for good players from the beginning. They are forced to wait until the end of the transfer period to negotiate a lower price or look for free players.
While some teams are struggling to sign players, there are teams that have shown professionalism and wisdom in this matter. They not only sign early but also know how to take advantage of the time for new players to integrate well with the team. For example, Hanoi FC, a team that is always in the top of the V.League, is always proactive in signing and selecting players. Thanks to that, they not only own quality players but also have stability and cohesion in the squad.
To avoid the situation of "slow buffalo drinking muddy water", football teams need to change their approach and management in signing and selecting players. First of all, they need to have a clear and long-term strategy. Anticipating needs and planning early helps them be more proactive in the transfer market. In addition, there needs to be proper financial investment to be able to compete with other teams. Finally, building a team of professional scouts, capable of detecting and accurately evaluating players' talents is also an important factor.
The situation of "slow buffalo drinking muddy water" in signing and selecting new players in V.League is not a new issue but is always hot and needs to be solved.
To be competitive and develop sustainably, football teams need to be more proactive, flexible and professional in all aspects of team management and operation. Only then can they avoid "drinking muddy water" and have quality players, helping the team achieve the expected success in the following seasons.