The truth about captain Doan Ngoc Tan leaving Thanh Hoa to join Ninh Binh.
The Ninh Binh club leadership and his teammates at Thanh Hoa have officially spoken out to clarify the truth behind the transfer rumors surrounding midfielder Doan Ngoc Tan, which have caused a stir in public opinion.
On the morning of February 22nd, the Thanh Hoa football fan community was surprised by the news that captain Doan Ngoc Tan would be leaving the club to move to Ninh Binh. However, according to the latest developments, the midfielder born in 1994 will continue to play for his current team for the remainder of the 2025/26 V.League season.
The source of the speculation
Rumors began spreading from a cryptic status update by defender Trinh Van Loi on his personal page, lamenting the absence of the captain. Immediately, several major social media forums hypothesized that Doan Ngoc Tan would leave to fill the position of Nguyen Thai Son – the Ninh Binh player who had just undergone surgery for a torn ligament injury.
The story becomes even more credible when placed in the context of Thanh Hoa FC facing a serious financial crisis. Previously, the team had to transfer six players to Ninh Binh to maintain operations and had to rely on donations from fans during the recent Tet holiday.
Leaders and insiders deny transfer.
Despite the logical speculation on social media, the reality at the club is quite different. Doan Ngoc Tan remains part of the coaching staff's core professional plans, and no transfer agreement has been activated between the two parties.
To reassure fans, striker Nguyen Van Tung revealed that his teammate was simply experiencing physical overload and needed time to rest. More importantly, Mr. Quang Viet, CEO of Ninh Binh Club, also officially denied any intention to recruit the midfielder at this time.
Therefore, all information regarding Doan Ngoc Tan's departure from the Thanh Hoa team lacks factual basis. The team captain will continue to wear the captain's armband, playing a crucial role as a source of moral and professional support to help Thanh Hoa overcome this difficult period.
