Binh Dinh FC is expected to be the dark horse of 2021 Village 1 thanks to new quality contracts under the guidance of coach Nguyen Duc Thang. — Photo thethao247.vn

The team has shown its determination by its ambitious signings of new players.

With a commitment from the Hung Thinh real estate company to invest long-term in developing football in a sustainable ways, coach Nguyen Duc Thang and his players have more motivation to enter the new season.

The coach was given the green light by the club owner to acquire good signings on the transfer market.

Coach Thang quickly brought in new contracts with quality players from clubs like HCM City FC, Saigon FC or Hanoi FC.

Ho Tan Tai, Nguyen Viet Trieu and Dinh Tien Thanh have accepted to join the team.

For imported player slots, coach Thang brought in defender Ahn Byung-keon from Sai Gon FC and Gordon Rimario of Hanoi FC. The team also plans to bring in one more imported player for the midfield.

The team from the Central Province is showing good preparation and professionalism to be ready for the upcoming season. This had created excitement for fans as the V-League will kick off within a month.

Over the years, newly promoted clubs have always shown their determination to play in V-league 1.

For example, Hong Linh Ha Tinh last season entered the top eight at the end of the first half of the season. It was a success for a new rookie like Hong Linh Ha Tinh to play in the highest football league of the country.

According to experts, this season, Binh Dinh FC, with quality rosters, will be the dark horse of the season this year. The team even has a great chance to enter the race for the medal this season.  VNS

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