Confirming with Lao Dong, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Thanh - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Long An province said that Long An club is still registered to participate in the 2024-2025 National First Division tournament .
In terms of personnel, Mr. Thanh said he agreed with the proposal from Hoang Anh Gia Lai's leadership to add a number of personnel from this team, in order to increase the quality so that the Long An team can compete. in the coming season.
Previously, on August 19, Long An club sent an official letter asking not to participate in the 2024-2025 season. The management company also carried out procedures to return the team to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Long An province.
Many players of this team have also left, currently there are only 10 players and 5 members of the coaching staff. Adding forces is considered an urgent requirement of the Western team at this time.
With Long An still participating, the 2024-2025 First Division will have 11 teams including: Long An, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Dong Nai, Dong Thap, Hoa Binh, Hue, Khanh Hoa, Phu Dong Ninh Binh, PVF- People's Police, Youth of Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Phuoc.
According to plan, the draw for the First Division prize will take place on August 29 but has been postponed for the second time. With Long An having confirmed its participation, the draw will be held again as soon as possible.
