Vietnamese national team defender Doan Van Hau is returning to Ha Noi FC after Dutch side SC Heerenveen did not extend his loan contract.

Van Hau will return to Ha Noi FC shortly. — Photo thethao247.vn

Hậu is expected to return to Viet Nam in the coming days.

The Vietnamese player's contract with SC Heerenveen expired on 30 June after which the two clubs negotiated to try and extend his spell in Europe, with Ha Noi even offering to help pay his 450,000 euro wages.

However, the Dutch club doesn’t seem to plan to use Hau at the moment.

In addition, the Dutch team is also reportedly in financial difficulties due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ha Noi FC president Do Quang Vinh said Van Hau's return will greatly benefit the club in the midst of an injury crisis.

“We are always ready to listen to other negotiations from other clubs and try to create the opportunity for Hậu to play in a European football environment.

"However, with the complicated situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's not easy.

"At the end of the year, the AFF Cup will return and Van Hau will be back in his home country to regain his form after a long time without playing due to the pandemic break”, Vinh said.

The defender made only a single short substitute appearance for the Dutch side's first team since moving there in September 2019. 

Source: VNS