The final chapter in your career?
For nearly 2 years, coach Park Hang-seo has not coached a specific team after leaving the Vietnam national team. It is understandable that the contract is for about 2-3 years and the next destination will be the final chapter in the career of this personality-filled coach.
From the statement from the President of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) a few days ago, Mr. Park Hang-seo is the most interested candidate of this country's national team.
A few days later, the representative company denied that the Korean coach had actively submitted the application. But after all, they did not deny that FAM and DJ Management had private contact regarding work related to Mr. Park.
Coach Park Hang-seo’s career is like a sine wave. In 2002, at the age of 45, Park became an assistant to Guus Hiddink when the Korean team participated in the World Cup in their home country. Obviously, Park must have had the qualifications to be chosen by a famous coach like Hiddink.
In the next phase, he became the coach of the Korean U23 team with several clubs such as Gyeongnam, Sangju Sangmu, Jeonnam Dragons and Changwon.
Then, coach Park Hang-seo came to Vietnam but did not bring much expectation. Fans were in a period of frustration with the team and did not have much faith in an “old man” who was past his prime.
Then, the many achievements that Mr. Park brought convinced everyone. After 4 years of attachment, this strategist left in 2022 at the peak and with national recognition in Vietnam.
Waiting for the moment to confront Vietnam
Coach Park Hang-seo's career has many special milestones, but Vietnamese football is the chapter that brought him to the top. When this coach stopped, every move from him received the attention of fans.
When news broke that Mr. Park would compete with Mr. Troussier in India, many people hoped that this country would have a suitable choice. Then, Mr. Park still traveled between Vietnam and Korea.
If he chooses Malaysia in the near future, it will be a good decision from coach Park Hang-seo and his team. It is time for this man to put aside his journey in Vietnam and find a new horizon.
To maintain his own heat and push the matches in Southeast Asia to a climax, Malaysia has become a good destination for Mr. Park personally. This country's football is not strong but their players have some unique qualities.
Coach Park Hang-seo does not have much time left for top-level football. After the age of 70, the health and mental strength of an average person can hardly guarantee a job with as much pressure as football coaching. Very few people can overcome this vortex.
Mr. Park must be brave enough to challenge himself, even if he has to face the Vietnamese team. On the contrary, the players and fans also hope to stand on both sides of the battle line with Mr. Park.
