Rumors of Osmar Loss coming to Nam Dinh have not been confirmed yet.
Nam Dinh changed the coach after an unsatisfactory start to the 2025/26 V-League. Osmar Loss, who just won 4 times with Buriram United, is linked but not confirmed; high salary is a barrier, expected to be announced in November.
Rumors that coach Osmar Loss, who recently won the historic quadruple with Buriram United, will be taking over Nam Dinh are attracting attention. However, according to reputable sources, this information has not been confirmed yet.
The background for the above speculation is the change on the Nam Dinh coaching bench after an unsatisfactory start in the V-League 2025/26: Coach Vu Hong Viet was transferred to the role of Technical Director, while Mr. Nguyen Trung Kien temporarily took over as Head Coach. The main reason is the unconvincing playing style and the results have not met expectations.
Developments and context in Nam Dinh
After a series of matches that did not meet expectations in the early stages of V-League 2025/26, Nam Dinh is restructuring its coaching staff. The decision to promote coach Vu Hong Viet to the position of Technical Director and temporarily hand over power to Mr. Nguyen Trung Kien shows that the Southern team wants to quickly adjust its professional orientation and locker room management.
In that context, it is understandable that a coach with many titles like Osmar Loss is mentioned. However, at the present time, there is no official confirmation that the two sides have reached an agreement.
Osmar Loss Profile and the Quadruple in Thailand
Osmar Loss surprisingly left Buriram United after a successful season. Under his leadership, Buriram won four titles including Shopee Cup, Thai League, League Cup and Thai National Cup. Notably, in the Shopee Cup final, his team defeated Vietnamese representative Hanoi Police Club.
The above achievements have strengthened the reputation of the Brazilian coach, especially with his attractive attacking philosophy. That is the reason why this name was immediately contacted when Nam Dinh was looking for a new direction.
The possibility of reaching Thien Truong: barriers and timelines
According to the available information, the Osmar Loss and Nam Dinh deal has not been confirmed yet. The two major bottlenecks are cost and personnel selection: the salary of up to tens of thousands of USD per month is a significant barrier; at the same time, the Thien Truong Stadium team is also said to have approached another Brazilian coach and reached initial agreements.
The identity of the new head coach is expected to be announced in November. This shows that Nam Dinh wants to finalize the personnel plan early to stabilize the team's performance for the rest of the season.
Tactical angle: why this name is noticeable
Osmar Loss is known for his proactive attacking philosophy. Under him, the Thai champions won four titles in one season, reflecting his ability to organize the game effectively. If appointed, Nam Dinh can expect a clearer attacking direction and improved competitiveness in terms of ideas. However, all of this remains hypothetical until an official announcement is made.
Statistics and key milestones
- Quadruple with Buriram United: Shopee Cup, Thai League, League Cup, Thai National Cup.
- Shopee Cup final: Buriram defeated Hanoi Police Club.
- Nam Dinh adjusted the coaching position: Vu Hong Viet became Technical Director; Nguyen Trung Kien became temporary head coach.
- Financial barrier: the coach's salary is expected to be tens of thousands of USD per month.
- Timeline: Nam Dinh is expected to announce its head coach in November.
Prospects and impacts
Stabilizing the head coach position is the key for Nam Dinh to improve performance and clarify their playing philosophy. If the deal for Osmar Loss or another Brazilian coach is completed, the team will have the basis to rebuild their playing style with an emphasis on attack. On the contrary, if an agreement is not reached due to financial barriers, Nam Dinh will still have to come up with an alternative option soon to maintain the time to adjust tactics during the season.
At the moment, all appointment scenarios are unconfirmed. The only thing that is clear: Nam Dinh has restarted the professional project with changes on the coaching bench and aims to finalize the head coach in November to create a foundation for the next stage in V-League 2025/26.
