SLNA General Director talks about the information that Phan Van Duc joined Hanoi Police

On November 29, speaking with Nghe An Newspaper reporter, Mr. Truong Manh Linh - General Director of Song Lam Nghe An Sports Joint Stock Company deniedInformation that midfielder Phan Van Duc has joined Hanoi Police Club.

"Phan Van Duc is one of the important players for the team, he still has a contract with Song Lam Nghe An Club until 2024. Up to now, no team has contacted us to release Phan Van Duc's contract," Mr. Linh affirmed.

Mr. Truong Manh Linh confirmed that Phan Van Duc still has a contract until 2024. Photo: Tien Hung

In recent days, there have been many rumors that Phan Van Duc and Que Ngoc Hai will part ways with Song Lam Nghe An. On the evening of November 28, on the fanpage of Hanoi Police, there was even an announcement that Hanoi Police Club had successfully recruited midfielder Phan Van Duc.

The announcement also quoted Van Duc's statement about joining the new team: "I came here with the goal of achieving a high ranking. I joined the Hanoi Police Club to win and will conquer that with my teammates. I hope that the 2023 V-League will have many advantages and we will bring explosive moments to the fans."

Mr. Truong Manh Linh and Phan Van Duc at the contract signing ceremony in 2021. Photo: TH

The news that Hanoi Police have successfully recruited many of Vietnam's top strikers is receiving great attention from fans. However, Phan Van Duc told the press that he has not yet reached an agreement with any club. "I am still a member of Song Lam Nghe An, still playing and contributing to Song Lam Nghe An Club," the midfielder said.

According to the reporter's source, before the information that Que Ngoc Hai and Phan Van Duc were invited by the Hanoi Police Club with "huge" contracts, the leaders of Song Lam Nghe An Club also discussed with these two players. In particular, regarding the case of Que Ngoc Hai, the captain expressed his wish to stay and contribute to the team and retire in the hometown team's shirt. As for Phan Van Duc, this midfielder said that he is busy focusing on the national team so he has not yet made a decision.

"The viewpoint of Song Lam Nghe An Club is to always want to keep all good players. However, not only Phan Van Duc, we also respect the wishes of the players. If a player wishes to leave, does not want to contribute to the team anymore, we are willing to let them go. Because that will be good for both the team and the player. We will not try to hold on at all costs, because no player is above the team," said Mr. Truong Manh Linh.

Phan Van Duc (26 years old), grew up from the Song Lam Nghe An training center. He has become a new symbol of Song Lam Nghe An in recent seasons. Immediately after taking over Song Lam Nghe An, one of the first moves of Tan Long Group was to negotiate a contract extension with this star from Yen Thanh. In May 2021, the two sides reached an agreement on a 3-year contract. The value of the contract was not disclosed, but according to the reporter's source, this is a record contract for Song Lam Nghe An. The contract value is not less than 10 billion for Phan Van Duc's 3 years of playing football at his hometown team.

Phan Van Duc in the 2022 V-League season played quite successfully for Song Lam Nghe An when he played in almost all of the home team's matches and scored many beautiful goals; Phan Van Duc is also a player highly appreciated by the coach when he continuously appeared in the national team.