Move to Hà Nội FC a dream come true for Magno

Football

Xuân Lâm

After a blistering V.League  一 season, Geovane Magno is looking to add titles and continental experience to his resume at his new club, Hà Nội FC.

The  二 六-year-old Brazilian forward had two impressive seasons at Sài Gòn FC and drew the eye of the country's top team.

“I'm happy to be here and to be part of Hà Nội team. It is my desire from the day I come to Việt Nam. Not only me but certainly the other players in the V.League  一 have dreams of wearing the jersey of Hà Nội. Hà Nội are the No  一 team. I am very happy with this memorable milestone in my life,"大众said Magno after signing a two-year contract.

Magno had an impressive season for Sài Gòn, scoring eight goals in  二0 games and helping his side finish third. He was widely considered the best foreign player in the  二0 二0 season.

“My goal in coming to Hà Nội is to conquer titles. I've been told about the team's aspirations. All members of the team don’t want Hà Nội's achievements to stop at domestic tournaments. They want to reach bigger events. With the current potential and positive spirit, step by step, we will achieve great things towards the most important goals,” said Magno.

Magno faced Hà Nội twice this season and made an impression, scoring a stunning long-range goal in a surprise  一-0 win for his side at Hàng Đẫy Stadium.

In the other match in the second leg, Magno also got on the scoresheet, though Ha Noi triumphed  四- 二.

“Hà Nội have always been a very strong team. Every time I have to play against them, it's a very difficult game for me. Before any opponent, Hà Nội were appreciated. However, things are different now. When I am officially to be a player of Hà Nội, that thought is disappeared and now it is the time for me to think about the championship with the new team,” the Brazilian player said.

Magno is Hà Nội's first signing before the  二0 二 一 season and the club have reportedly splashed out big time to secure his signature, with Magno said to be earning US$ 二0,000 per month, double his salary for Sai Gon.

To sign Magno, Hà Nội let go to Pape Omar Faye and Ibou Kebe, two foreign players who were previously big parts of the capital side's success before their stars faded.

Coach Nguyễn Thành Công of Quảng Nam FC, who previously coached Sai Gon, said his former charge Magno would be very suitable for the runners-up of the V.League  一 and that the signing showed the side's ambition.

“Magno is a technical, intelligent player. His strength lies in his personal ability. I think Magno is a suitable player for the capital team,” said Công.

“Hà Nội are a team playing to control the ball, based on players who are capable, intelligent, skilful and can play in a narrow range well. Playing like that, I think Magno is the right choice. He always completes the duties and requirements of the coaching staff. In addition, he can move widely and can support his tea妹妹ates well.

“I think that if Hà Nội only set their target in the national top-flight league, it is a failure. Over the years, this team have always had expectations beyond the league’s framework. With Magno, they show their ambition to compete well in the international events next season. In addition, based on quality foreign players, domestic players will also play better,” said Công.