Hoang Anh Gia Lai's "assistance" of personnel is considered a practical move from Mr. Duc to help Binh Dinh overcome difficulties. After being relegated, Binh Dinh club faced the risk of dissolving due to financial instability.
Many key players such as Vu Minh Tuan, Huynh Tuan Linh, Luc Xuan Hung, Mac Hong Quan and captain Cao Van Trien have parted ways with the team, although Van Trien has just extended his contract in the middle of the season.
The departure of a series of stars helped Binh Dinh significantly reduce its salary fund, but also made the goal of returning to V.League distant. In the last season, Binh Dinh had an advantage in the relegation race, but a series of poor results in the final stage caused them to lose the right to decide and officially decline after losing to Hanoi 2-4, while Da Nang defeated Song Lam Nghe An 3-2.
In addition, Hoang Anh Gia Lai is also building a force for the new season and decided to keep young talents. Mr. Duc has rejected many transfer offers for central defender Pham Ly Duc and goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien. These are two young national players that are being targeted by many teams, including Ninh Binh club.
Both Ly Duc and Trung Kien have the potential to participate in the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand. Mr. Duc affirmed that he does not want to lose more bright young players before the 2025-2026 season.
