European super striker arrives in V.League, Cong Phuong is about to have a massive partner.

The new V.League club is creating a remarkable deal in the transfer market, as they are set to introduce Romanian striker Andrei Ivan to the V.League.

According to Romanian media, Andrei Ivan has arrived in Vietnam to finalize his move to Truong Tuoi Dong Nai, the club that recently earned promotion. V.League 2026/2026The 29-year-old striker also posted a check-in photo in Ho Chi Minh City on his personal page, signaling that the deal is in its final steps.

Andrei Ivan is no stranger to Romanian football. He has spent many years playing in Europe for clubs such as Universitatea Craiova, Rapid Vienna, Panserraikos, Adanaspor, and Krasnodar.

His biggest impact came at Universitatea Craiova, where Ivan scored 72 goals and provided 38 assists. Additionally, he played a key role during Craiova's period of winning the Romanian Cup and the Romanian Super Cup.

According to Romanian sources, Ivan could receive around $350,000 per year, equivalent to nearly $30,000 per month. In the context of the V.League, this is a very notable figure. If it is a post-tax salary and does not include bonuses or signing fees, this compensation level would place Ivan among the highest-paid foreign players in the league.

For Truong Tuoi Dong Nai, this is a very noteworthy deal. After promotion, the club has made no secret of its ambition to strengthen the squad to compete in the V.League. The arrival of a striker who has played in multiple European leagues promises to make the attack of this Southeast team more exciting to watch.

If the deal is completed, Andrei Ivan will play in Asia for the first time. He is also expected to partner with striker Cong Phuong, the star who recently helped Truong Tuoi Dong Nai earn promotion to V.League 2026/27. Experience, speed, and versatility in attack are factors that could help Andrei Ivan make a difference, promising to form a notable "deadly duo" with the player from Nghe An for the newly promoted team in the upcoming season.