Center back Hoang Van Khanh says goodbye to Song Lam Nghe An after 15 years of association

On the morning of November 21, a representative of Song Lam Nghe An Club said that the team had just parted ways with central defender Hoang Van Khanh after his contract expired. Van Khanh had held the captain's armband for more than 2 years, before handing it over to veteran central defender Que Ngoc Hai at the beginning of this season.

On his personal Facebook page, Hoang Van Khanh said that Song Lam Nghe An is his home, the place that gives him the opportunity to be attached to football and realize his dream of becoming a professional player.

"Song Lam Nghe An has always been my second family, with brothers, friends, teachers, doctors, security guards, office staff... helping me improve myself. Playing for Song Lam Nghe An is a privilege, a happiness for me, and Song Lam Nghe An will definitely always be in my heart! Every fun has an end, and perhaps this is the time for me to look for a new challenge. Ahead of me will be a new journey. But I am always confident because whether as a man or a player, I have grown up and become stronger thanks to the days of growing up at Song Lam Nghe An", the former captain of Song Lam Nghe An wrote.

Center back Hoang Van Khanh says goodbye to Song Lam Nghe An after more than 15 years of association. Photo: Archive

Center back Hoang Van Khanh (born in 1995, from Tan Ky district), joined the Song Lam Nghe An training center when he was less than 12 years old. In the 2022 season, Van Khanh suffered a number of injuries that affected his performance, playing only 17 matches. After more than 15 years of association, this player's new destination will most likely be Nam Dinh Club.