Coach Velizar Popov led The Cong.

(PLVN) - The The Cong Club has signed a contract with coach Velizar Popov until the end of the 2026/2027 season.

The Thể Công – Viettel club officially signed a contract and welcomed their new head coach, Velizar Popov, on the morning of April 27th. Coach Nguyễn Đức Thắng stepped down from his coaching position to take on the role of Technical Director in charge of youth training.

According to information from The Cong Club, coach Velizar Popov has experience and has left his mark in domestic football leagues in recent times.

Speaking at the contract signing ceremony at the team's headquarters, the new head coach Velizar Popov emphasized: “The Cong is one of the most traditional football clubs in Southeast Asia and Vietnam. This is an opportunity for me to take a new step in my career. Working with such a team, I always have the right to dream of the highest goals, which is to win every tournament. I like attacking football and applying pressure. Of course, at this stage with only 6 rounds left, making drastic changes is not easy, but I will help the players give their all on the field and the fans will be proud of the team's style of play.”

After completing his duties at Dong A Thanh Hoa, Coach Popov has a new assignment, and his chance to win the championship with the club remains, as The Cong is closely trailing Hanoi FC and Nam Dinh .

After securing the top spot in the first half of the 2024/2025 V.League season, The Cong played 7 matches in the second half, with 3 losses, 2 draws, and 2 wins, earning 8 points. This result did not meet the expectations and goals set by the military team. In the 2024/2025 National Cup, The Cong reached the semi-finals, but the road to the championship still faces many challenges.

Tuan Ngoc

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