After more than 16 years of association, central defender Bui Tien Dung has officially extended his contract with The Cong Viettel club until 2027. From a 14-year-old boy who joined the youth training center, the player born in 1995 has matured and become an icon of the army team.
Together with The Cong Viettel, Bui Tien Dung won the 2018 First Division championship, helping the team return to the V.League after many years of absence. Two years later, he continued to make a great contribution to the journey to the throne of V.League 2020, the season in which he was honored with the title of Vietnam Silver Ball.
Not only outstanding at the club level, Bui Tien Dung is also a pillar of the national team, participating in a series of impressive achievements such as winning the AFF Cup 2018 and 2024, running the 2018 U23 Asian Cup, 4th place at the 2018 ASIAD, entering the final qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup...
Sharing on the contract extension day, the captain of The Cong Viettel said: "This is not simply a team, but a part of my career and life. I have always cherished the trust of the coaching staff, teammates and fans over the past 16 years. I will definitely continue to strive to lead the younger generation, conquering new heights".
According to Mr. Do Manh Dung - Director of Viettel Sports Company, retaining Bui Tien Dung is an important part of the club's long-term development strategy.
Tien Dung is not only a top central defender but also an example of discipline, courage and loyalty. We believe that this player will continue to be an important fulcrum in the dressing room and a leader to help the team develop more strongly in the future," Mr. Dung emphasized.
