On the morning of June 23, midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai signed a 1.5-year contract with Hanoi Police Club. The player born in 1997 returned to V-League after a full year playing for Pau FC (France). This was an unsuccessful trip for Quang Hai with only 12 appearances. The midfielder wearing the number 19 shirt later reached an agreement to terminate the contract 1 year earlier than the deadline to return to Vietnam to play.
By choosing to wear the Hanoi Police team's jersey, Quang Hai has marked his second start in the V-League, with a position very different from the day he first "turned professional". 7 years ago, Quang Hai debuted in Vietnam's professional football field at the age of 19, in the season when Hanoi FC strongly rejuvenated. From being a promising young talent, Quang Hai has continuously improved, becoming a top star of Vietnamese football, winning 8 domestic titles with the capital team.
Quang Hai debuts at Hanoi Police Club
Expert Steve Darby, who has been following Quang Hai for a long time, commented: "Hanoi Police Club has a quality contract. Quang Hai's goals and assists will bring great value to this team. It should be reiterated that Quang Hai is still at a high level compared to the V-League level. He is a bright star in this playground."
Although he does not play regularly for Pau FC, Quang Hai is still at a high level. In the most recent friendly match against the Syrian team, the 26-year-old midfielder played outstandingly with his smooth and neat ball handling and movement, becoming an effective ball transfer bridge, appearing at hot spots to make a difference. However, a friendly match is not a solid argument to evaluate Quang Hai's performance chart.
The key point still lies in the club. Quang Hai once accepted the risk of being a reserve to play abroad, but then returned to the V-League to revive his career. According to Mr. Darby, players always have to carefully calculate the pros and cons of each choice, understanding what they want. For Quang Hai, the choice to return to Vietnam shows that the Dong Anh native prioritizes playing continuously.
Quang Hai needs V-League to regain his competitive spirit
At this age, Quang Hai needs to play as much as possible. When his tactics and techniques have been shaped, what 26-27 year old players like Quang Hai need is to play, not "learn a trade" like when they were young. Signing a contract for only 1.5 years, equivalent to a short-term contract, shows that the 26 year old player will play while calculating his next move.
Expert Doan Minh Xuong said that Quang Hai of 5 years ago is very different from Quang Hai of now. "Age changes, mentality also changes when current players have concerns other than football. Assessing the motivation and determination of players at this time is very necessary," Mr. Xuong shared.
In his second start, Quang Hai does not need to prove himself like he did 7 years ago, because the midfielder wearing the number 19 shirt is already a star. What is expected of Quang Hai now is to strive to surpass his own limits, improve his shortcomings and regain his best form. At the same time, Quang Hai needs to prove the value of the experiences he has accumulated in Europe.
How much can a player improve when training in one of the toughest "jade furnaces" in the old continent? Quang Hai will provide the answer.
"Quang Hai will receive a lesson in what a real professional football environment is. It is continuous training sessions at high intensity with great competition, all carefully recorded, analyzed and statistically recorded. Quang Hai will also learn that every player has a duty to defend. Players at a high level always run, run and run a lot. I believe Quang Hai will return with a different version. A stronger and smarter player, more quality than he was before," coach Steve Darby analyzed.
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