Striker Le Cong Vinh to play for Japanese club

Song Lam Nghe An club striker Le Cong Vinh will play for Japan’s Consadole Sapporo from August to December this year under a loan contract, which was announced on July 22.
Song Lam Nghe An club striker Le Cong Vinh will play for Japan’s Consadole Sapporo from August to December this year under a loan contract, which was announced on July 22.

Nomorura, a representative from Consadole Sapporo said he hopes that Vinh’s attendance in his club will contribute to the cooperation and development of football in both Vietnam and Japan .

Vinh is the top scorer of Song Lam Nghe An FC in V-League 2013 with 14 goals. Along with other players such as Phi Son, Trong Hoang and Bryan, Vinh is hoped to help the club realize its dream of become championship in this year’s football season.

Consadole Sapporo FC was founded in 1935 and currently ranks in the Second Division of J-League.

The two sides did not disclose the amount of money Vinh will receive to play in Japan.-VNA

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