Viettel Sports signs V-League top scorer: Coach Popov has a formidable 'machine gun' named Lucao.

Viettel The Cong Club brought in a quality contract for the new season, that is striker Lucao do Break from Hai Phong Club.

The Cong Viettel is already making plans for the next season.

On June 24th, The Cong Viettel announced their first new signing for the upcoming season: striker Lucao from Hai Phong Club.

The Brazilian striker has spent five years playing in the V-League for teams such as Hanoi , Da Nang, and most recently, Hai Phong.

With a height of 1.84 m and an ideal physique, the striker born in 1991 possesses excellent physical strength, aerial ability, and diverse finishing skills within the penalty area.

Lucao joins The Cong Viettel.

PHOTO: VIETTEL THE CONG SPORTS CLUB

In the 2024-2025 season, Lucao will be the joint top scorer in the V-League (sharing the title with Nguyen Tien Linh of Binh Duong and Alan Grafite of Hanoi Police FC) with 14 goals, contributing 48% of Hai Phong FC's total goals (29 goals).

Sharing his thoughts on the day of signing the contract, Lucao said: "I am very honored to wear the jersey of a club with such a rich tradition as The Cong Viettel. This is a team with a strong fighting spirit, a desire to win, and always receives enthusiastic support from the fans. I'm here to give my all, score goals, and most importantly, conquer titles with the whole team."

Thus, Viettel Sports Club is preparing for transfers, both inward and outward. The military team will part ways with midfielder Nguyen Duc Chien (who will move to Ninh Binh Club) after this season ends. It is expected that coach Velizar Popov's team will continue to rejuvenate its squad with homegrown players, interspersed with the recruitment of quality foreign players, in order to compete for the championship next season.

Coach Popov praised Lucao.

Coach Velizar Popov said that Lucao is the missing piece the military team has been waiting for, as the Brazilian striker is versatile and willing to drop deep to link up play.

"We need a striker who can capitalize on opportunities, put pressure on the opposing defense, and has experience in the V-League."

Lucao possesses all those qualities. He not only has goal-scoring skills but also plays as a team player, knows how to coordinate, and has good tactical thinking. I believe Lucao will help us solve our finishing problems and open up many new attacking options," Coach Popov assessed.

Lucao has played football in the V-League for 5 years.

PHOTO: VIETTEL THE CONG SPORTS CLUB

The signing of Lucao not only signifies an increase in strength but also demonstrates the team's determination for the new season.

However, the season is not over yet for The Cong Viettel. On the evening of June 26th, Coach Popov's team will play the National Cup semi-final against Hanoi Police FC at Hang Day Stadium. The winner will advance to the final to face either Binh Duong or SLNA.

Last season, The Cong Viettel won the bronze medal in the National Cup, after losing to Hanoi in the semi-finals. Coach Popov's team aims to win this tournament.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/the-cong-viettel-chieu-mo-vua-pha-luoi-v-league-hlv-popov-co-sung-may-dang-gom-mang-ten-lucao-185250624164305285.htm