Football

HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội Police Club are gearing up for the new season right after they ended the V.League 2023/24 with a sixth-place finish.

To prepare for the new season and secure better results, the club's leaders and coach Mano Polking had a working session and agreed on important elements in the club's development strategy. From the players whose contracts have expired, the team leaders will extend the contracts with those who best fit the playing style that coach Polking has built.

Notably, the club successfully renewed the contract with star midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải. The 2018 Việt Nam Golden Ball winner will stay at the club for three more seasons, although it has not been ruled out that Hải will retire from playing and join the coaching staff in the future.

Coach Polking has experimented with giving opportunities to many young players at various events and in the upcoming season, he continues to put his faith in these promising players.

This is also a priority in the development play of Hà Nội Police, as they aim to build the next generation of quality players for the team and develop a squad with depth and a unique identity.

Regarding new recruits, Hà Nội Police have had time to monitor, negotiate and sign memoranda of understanding with several prominent Vietnamese football talents. These contracts will be finalised after the parties agree on the terms. The presence of these new recruits is expected to help the club achieve success in the upcoming season.

Under the plan, Hà Nội Police players will reunite after a three-week break to prepare for the next season. The team's first tournament will be the 2024-2025 Southeast Asian Clubs Football Championship, where they will host Buriram United Club on August 22. This is also an opportunity for the new recruits to showcase their abilities in the colours of Hà Nội Police. VNS