V.League 2022 and unexpected 'turnarounds'

Midfielder Nguyen Hai Huy

Midfielder Nguyen Hai Huy (number 14). Photo: VPF

To join Hai Phong, Nguyen Hai Huy had to return to Ho Chi Minh City Club 700 million VND (previously advanced) and 1 billion VND as a symbolic fine for arbitrarily terminating the contract. Thanks to that, the scandals between the two sides that had consumed a lot of ink in the press were finally resolved peacefully.

It is almost certain that in the next few days, Hai Phong and Nguyen Hai Huy will officially complete the contract after a negotiation process. With the service of the former Than Quang Ninh player, Hai Phong's strength, especially the midfield, will increase significantly. In theory, this is a successful deal for the port city team.

Center back Que Ngoc Hai

Center back Que Ngoc Hai. Photo: Trung Kien

According to press reports, Que Ngoc Hai had advanced $200,000 (over 4.5 billion VND) from Ho Chi Minh City Club. However, after a while, Que Ngoc Hai decided not to join Thong Nhat Stadium as initially promised. Instead of "making things difficult" like the Nguyen Hai Huy case, the Ho Chi Minh City Club's Board of Directors "happily" accepted the money that Que Ngoc Hai had advanced.

The reason why the Board of Directors of Ho Chi Minh City Club did not sue in this case is because they appreciate the contributions of the Nghe An player to the Vietnam National Team. Public opinion also believes that Chairman Nguyen Huu Thang, who was Que Ngoc Hai's former teacher, created conditions for his beloved student to return to his "old home" SLNA as he wished.

Center back Adriano Schmidt

Center back Adriano Schmidt (red shirt). Photo: VPF

It was thought that after leaving Hai Phong, Adriano Schmidt would join Ho Chi Minh City FC. However, Topenland Binh Dinh was the next destination for the Vietnamese-German player. Once again, Ho Chi Minh City FC had to play the role of "unwilling victim". The reason why the above deal fell through is best understood by the Ho Chi Minh City FC Board of Directors and Adriano Schmidt.

As for Topenland Binh Dinh, they are showing their ambition for next season. During the past time, Quy Nhon Stadium has welcomed a series of quality players, both domestic and foreign. Up to now, there have been more than 10 faces successfully recruited by the team of the land of Vo. Typically, Ly Cong Hoang Anh and Jeremie Lynch.

From now until the 2022 season transfer market of Vietnamese football officially closes, there promises to be more surprising and attractive "turnarounds"./.