The U23 Vietnam center-back will not join the V-League galaxy.

The speculation about Nhật Minh transferring to Ninh Bình FC following the 2026 U23 Asian Championship is not well-founded.

Defender Nguyễn Nhật Minh is rumored to move to Ninh Bình FC during the mid-season transfer window of the 2025/26 V.League. Previously, the ancient capital team quickly signed several U23 Vietnam players after the 2026 U23 Asian Championship, including Nguyễn Thái Sơn, Văn Thuận, and Ngọc Mỹ. Specifically, Ngọc Mỹ was subsequently loaned to Thanh Hóa Club to complete the remainder of the season.

According to sources from VTC News Online, Ninh Bình's management has not actually made any move to approach the 2003-born center-back. Currently, Nhật Minh continues training normally with Hải Phòng FC. However, transfer rumors keep circulating heavily, making his future a hot topic in the player market.

From a professional and personnel standpoint, Ninh Bình does not urgently need to add another center-back at this time. The previous First Division champion has already strengthened its squad considerably with Hoàng Thái Bình, Lê Văn Thuận, Thái Sơn, and foreign player Fred Friday. Even if Nhật Minh joins, he would likely struggle to secure regular playing time, similar to Lý Đức’s situation at CAHN.

Nevertheless, the prospect of Nhật Minh leaving Hải Phòng seems only a matter of time. He developed through the HAGL academy, joined the coastal club in 2022, and gradually established himself as a starter. Recently, both he and the club have received valuable transfer offers from a Southern team, and the deal could be activated after the season concludes.

At the youth level, Nguyễn Nhật Minh is a key component in coach Kim Sang-sik’s system. At SEA Games 33 and the 2026 U23 Asian Championship, he played every match completely, serving as the left-sided center-back. His ability to launch attacks with precise long passes helps U23 Vietnam develop smoother ball play.

Born in Hải Phòng, Nhật Minh spent time training at the HAGL academy before moving to the Nutifood center, then returning to represent his hometown club. A center-back with strong intelligence, good anticipation, and reliable footwork like Nhật Minh is naturally highly sought after by many teams at this time.