Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC’s defender Le Duc Luong will play for the Ansan Mugunghwa FC of the Republic of Korea following a two-year loan contract, his team managers said.
Defender Le Duc Luong of Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC. (File Photo)
Hanoi (VNA) – Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC’s defender Le Duc Luong will play forthe Ansan Mugunghwa FC of the Republic of Korea following a two-year loancontract, his team managers said.
“Iam happy with the deal. K.League is well known as one of the tough tournaments(in Asia) and I hope I can meet the requirement,” Luong said. “I need to provemy ability and adjust in the first 10 days of the test. After getting thecontract in my hands, I will think of the future.”
Appreciatedfor his speed and confidence, Luong has been under observation by AnsanMugunghwa’s scouts since 2015. The 22-year-old, who used to be a player in Vietnam’sU23 squad, will leave for the RoK on December 7.
AnsanMugunghwa are the reigning champions of K-League Challenge, the secondstrongest tournament in the country, behind K-League Classic.
Lươngwill be the second Vietnamese player competing in South Korea. Previously, histeammate Luong Xuan Truong also moved to play for K-League Classic’s IncheonUnited.-VNA
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Defender Le Duc Luong of Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC. (File Photo) 
