V.League side Sông Lam Nghệ An have signed contracts with two foreigners for the 2019 season.

Damir Memović seen in training with Sông Lam Nghệ An. — Photo baonghean.vn

Serbian midfielder Damir Memović and Brazilian striker Alves Dos Santos have both agreed one-year deals.

Along with Michael Olaha, the team now have three international players. The 1.91m Memović will fill the hole left by national captain Quế Ngọc Hải who will play for Viettel this season. Santos, 1.82m, is expected to strengthen the team’s front line which scored only 38 goals in 26 matches last year.

Sông Lam Nghệ An finished fourth with 42 points in 2018.

The new season will begin next week. Sông Lam Nghệ An will host Quảng Nam in their first match at Vinh Stadium. — VNS