Has CAHN FC finalized Nguyen Filip's future?

Hanoi FC's extension of goalkeeper Nguyen Filip's contract was revealed by his father on social media. This shows that Hanoi FC is laying the foundation for a much bigger ambition than just winning the domestic championship.

Nguyen Filip and his journey from doubt to number one goalkeeper.

When Nguyen Filip arrived at CAHN Club, he carried with him a lot of expectations. A goalkeeper who had grown up playing in European football, had played many seasons in the Czech Republic's national championship, and possessed a level of skill considered among the best of Vietnamese goalkeepers of overseas origin.

Nguyen Filip is likely to have a long-term commitment with Hanoi Police FC. Photo: Hanoi Police FC.

However, the integration process was not easy. In the first few months, Nguyen Filip struggled to adapt to life in Vietnam, the pace of the V.League, the way the defense operates, and especially the pressure of expectations from the fans.

But what's remarkable is that Nguyen Filip didn't succumb to the pressure. Season after season, he gradually became a true pillar of support for CAHN FC. This season is the clearest proof of that. Nguyen Filip played a total of 36 matches for CAHN FC across all competitions, including 21 V League matches, 3 National Cup matches, 1 National Super Cup match, 7 AFC Champions League Two matches, and 4 matches in the ASEAN Club Championship (Shopee Cup).

That demanding schedule showed that Nguyen Filip was almost the undisputed first choice in goal for the police team. While Nguyen Filip didn't always produce spectacular saves to grab media attention, his consistency helped CAHN Club maintain their solidity in their quest for the championship three rounds early.

Not only at the club level, Nguyen Filip has also shown his value for the Vietnamese national team. Particularly in the crucial match against Malaysia, the goalkeeper contributed to helping Kim Sang-sik's team win 3-1.

Maintain a stable framework for big dreams.

Extending Nguyen Filip's contract has helped CAHN FC retain a talented goalkeeper. Furthermore, this action reflects CAHN FC's development strategy after winning the V.League championship. The police force team understands that to build a dominant position, the most important thing is to maintain their winning core.

If Nguyen Filip continues to stay, Hanoi Police FC will have a much stronger future. Photo: Hanoi Police FC

Following Stefan Mauk, now Nguyen Filip, CAHN FC is sending a clear message that they are on the right track. Next season, CAHN FC certainly wants to complete the domestic treble including the Super Cup, V.League, and National Cup. But their real ambition lies in regional and continental competitions.

The ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup will be where CAHN Club asserts its position as the number one club in Southeast Asia, while the AFC Champions League Elite is the biggest stage.

After many years of absence of Vietnamese football from Asia's top tournament, CAHN Club will represent the country again. And in that journey, an experienced, stable, and confident goalkeeper like Nguyen Filip is clearly an indispensable piece for the capital city team.

Source: https://danviet.vn/clb-cahn-chot-xong-tuong-lai-nguyen-filip-d1428823.html