Coach Chu Đình Nghiêm finalizes Nhật Minh's future

Facing waves of speculation regarding the possibility of young defender Nguyễn Nhật Minh departing Hải Phòng FC to sign with Ninh Bình Club in the mid-season transfer period, the coaching team of the Hải Phòng club has provided an official response.

Coach Chu Đình Nghiêm, currently leading Hải Phòng, clearly stated his position on retaining the player and completely denied the rumors that Nhật Minh would soon change clubs. After the U23 Asian Championship held in Saudi Arabia, where Nguyễn Nhật Minh made a strong impression wearing the U23 Vietnam jersey, the future of the 2004-born center-back quickly became a topic of interest among fans.

His mature performance, excellent situational awareness, and strong competitive spirit have made Nhật Minh regarded as one of the most promising young center-backs currently. This has led to speculation that he is targeted by Ninh Bình Club, which is emerging as a new force with substantial financial resources.

In fact, recently, Ninh Bình FC has successfully recruited several quality young players such as Thái Sơn and Ngọc Mỹ, sparking rumors that they will continue to aggressively pursue transfers mid-season. However, according to Coach Chu Đình Nghiêm, Hải Phòng FC has never intended to let Nhật Minh go at this time.

Speaking frankly to the media, Coach Chu Đình Nghiêm emphasized that Nguyễn Nhật Minh remains part of the club’s long-term development plan. “There is no chance that Nhật Minh will leave Hải Phòng Club. He is not going anywhere now. We have a specific development plan for Nhật Minh,” affirmed the coach born in 1974.

Coach Chu Đình Nghiêm’s confidence is not only expressed in words but also reflected in numbers. This season, Nguyễn Nhật Minh has appeared in a total of 51 matches across all competitions, including 13 starts. For a young player, this playing time is significant, showing that he is gradually securing a solid position in Hải Phòng FC’s squad.

Regarding the long-term strategy, Coach Chu Đình Nghiêm stated that Hải Phòng aims to build a defense line blending the experience of key players with the energy of emerging talents. Nguyễn Nhật Minh is considered a crucial link in this plan. His steady development benefits not only Hải Phòng Club but also provides quality options for Vietnam’s national teams in the future.