A few minutes ago, Yokohama FC's homepage announced that the club has extended the contract with Cong Phuong until the end of 2024. The Japanese team's decision to keep the Vietnamese striker brought many surprises to fans.
Yokohama FC announced a contract extension with Cong Phuong until the end of 2024 (Photo: Yokohama FC).
After being relegated from the Japanese national championship, Yokohama FC proceeded to liquidate many redundant players to reduce the operating budget. However, in the end, they kept Cong Phuong, who did not make a significant contribution last season.
During the past season, the Nghe An striker did not play a single minute for Yokohama FC in the Japanese national championship. He only appeared for two minutes in the match against Nagoya Grampus in the Japanese League Cup.
Previously, Cong Phuong also expressed his wish not to return to Vietnam to play. Instead, this player wants to stay at Yokohama FC to compete for a position after a disappointing season.
Last season, Cong Phuong did not play a single minute at Yokohama FC (Photo: Yokohama FC).
Because he did not play regularly for Yokohama FC, Cong Phuong was "abandoned" by coach Troussier and not called up to the Vietnam national team. The last time the striker born in 1995 wore the national team jersey was in the match against Palestine in September 2023.
Next season, Yokohama FC will only play in the Japanese Second Division. Many stars have left the club after being relegated. Therefore, Cong Phuong has more opportunities to compete for an official position in this team. Only when he plays regularly, can the Nghe An striker hope to return to the Vietnam national team.
Recently, Coach Troussier shared about Cong Phuong's case. He said: "The lack of experience makes it difficult for Cong Phuong to play continuously at high intensity. I advised him to find more opportunities to play at the club. I require players to be energetic, especially when they don't have the ball."
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