Song Lam Nghe An will ensure enough 4 quality foreign players for the new season.
In less than 2 weeks, V-League 2025/26 will officially kick off. While many teams have basically stabilized their squad, at Vinh Stadium, Nghe An fans still have many concerns as the list of foreign players of Song Lam Nghe An Club has not been fully announced.
As of early August, the Nghe An team has officially acquired two foreign players for the new season, including striker Michael Olaha and Colombian midfielder Carlos Enrique Olaya - a player who used to play in Liga Portugal 2. These are two of the four foreign player slots thatLam River Nghe Anaim to complete before the opening day of the tournament.
However, the fact that the remaining slots have not yet been publicly finalized has made many fans worried. Most of the foreign players that the club is pursuing are still at the negotiation level, without specific confirmation. It is worth mentioning that many of those names were selected through profiles, videos or from brokers, instead of actually trying out at Vinh Stadium.
The entry process of foreign players is also facing some problems. In particular, the deal to recruit an African central defender of SLNA has been delayed due to technical reasons related to visa.
In the face of public doubts, SLNA affirmed the team's determination to ensure enough 4 quality foreign players for the 2025/26 season. It is known that the Board of Directors of Song Lam Nghe An has prepared backup plans if the current deals cannot be completed on time. The two names being considered are a central defender and a striker from Trinidad & Tobago currently playing in South America. Both have loan options ready to replace them if necessary.
By successfully retaining Olaha, the Nghe An team shows a stable orientation and careful calculation in personnel. The fourth foreign player, expected to be a striker, will be added after careful evaluation to ensure that ineffective contracts in the past are not repeated.
In terms of team building, Song Lam Nghe An does not compete for the number or reputation of players but prioritizes factors that suit the playing style, dedication and ability to integrate into the V-League environment. In addition, financial factors are also carefully calculated to maintain balance within the team, avoid differences in treatment and create a comparison mentality.
With a clear direction from the Board of Directors, Song Lam Nghe An is striving to overcome the final hurdles to stabilize its squad before the new season. However, to dispel doubts from fans, the Nghe An team needs to prove itself with real performances on the field.
V-League 2025/26 has entered the countdown phase. The pressure is not only on the players' shoulders, but also a big test for those who are steering the Song Lam Nghe An ship in a season that promises to be full of challenges.