Thai newspaper surprised by Japanese club's move towards Cong Phuong

Yesterday (January 7), Yokohama FC announced a contract extension with Cong Phuong until the end of 2024. The Japanese club's decision surprised many people because the Vietnamese player only played two minutes last season.

Cong Phuong agreed to extend his contract with Yokohama FC even though he did not play a single minute in the Japanese national championship (Photo: Yokohama FC).

Also because he was not allowed to play for Yokohama FC, Cong Phuong was not called up to the Vietnam national team. Yokohama FC's move to extend the contract with Cong Phuong surprised the Thai press.

Goal Thailand has an article: "Playing for two minutes, not scoring any goals. Cong Phuong still has his contract extended by Yokohama FC". In the article, the author emphasized: "Yokohama FC, the team that was just relegated from the Japanese national championship, has announced a contract extension with Cong Phuong.

The 28-year-old star decided to return to Japan to play in 2023 for Yokohama FC. However, this player has not played even a single minute in the Japanese national championship. Cong Phuong's decision to extend his contract with Yokohama FC put an end to rumors that this player would return to Vietnam after a disappointing time in Japan.

Cong Phuong is trying to compete for a position at Yokohama FC next season (Photo: Yokohama FC).

Siam Sport newspaper expressed surprise: "Last season, Cong Phuong only played one match for Yokohama FC in the Japan League Cup. In the Japanese national championship, Cong Phuong did not play a single minute.

Surprisingly, Yokohama FC still decided to extend the contract with Cong Phuong. However, the club still kept coach Shuhei Yomoda even though they could not stay in the league. Yokohama FC's continued trust in this coach could prevent Cong Phuong from having a chance to play."

Ball Thai commented: "Cong Phuong wants to continue to prove himself in Yokohama FC's shirt even though he only played one minute last season. Cong Phuong is willing to stay to help the club get promoted."

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/bao-thai-lan-bat-ngo-truoc-dong-thai-cua-clb-nhat-ban-voi-cong-phuong-20240108172725235.htm