Today (September 27), The Cong Viettel club officially signed a contract and welcomed new head coach Velizar Popov. The contract will last until the end of the 2026-2027 season.
Sharing at the signing ceremony, new head coach Velizar Popov emphasized: "The Cong Viettel is one of the most traditional teams in Southeast Asia and Vietnam. This is an opportunity for me to make a new step forward in my career.
When working in a team like that, I always have the right to dream of the highest goals, which is to win every tournament. I like attacking and pressuring football. Of course, at this stage with only 6 rounds left, making strong changes is not easy, but I will help the players burn out on the field and the fans will be proud of the team's playing style".
After winning the No. 1 position in the first leg of V.League 2024-2025, The Cong Viettel has had 7 matches with 3 losses, 2 draws and 2 wins, earning 8 points. This result is not in accordance with the expectations and goals set by the army team.
With the 2024-2025 National Cup, The Cong Viettel has reached the semi-finals, but the path to the championship is still facing many challenges. Faced with practical requirements, the club's leadership decided to change the head coach position. Mr. Velizar Popov has been selected.
This is a coach who has experience and left his mark in domestic football tournaments in recent times when leading Thanh Hoa club.
In addition, the youth training work of The Cong Viettel also needs to be improved to ensure long-term goals. Coach Nguyen Duc Thang was an athlete who grew up from the team's training cradle and was also an experienced coach in youth training activities.
Therefore, Mr. Nguyen Duc Thang will take on the position of Technical Director, in charge of youth training. In his new role, Technical Director Nguyen Duc Thang is expected to promote his own experience and enthusiasm to build a successor to The Cong Viettel.
