Ho Chi Minh City Police Club 'overhauls' squad ahead of the new season

Ho Chi Minh City Police Club has said goodbye to as many as 10 players to get ready for the 2026/2027 V.League season.

After a season where they failed to meet their goals in the 2025/2026 V.League, Ho Chi Minh City Police Club is beginning a major squad overhaul aimed at the new season. The team has decided to release a host of players early in the transfer window, demonstrating a strong commitment to upgrading the roster in order to compete for higher positions in the 2026/2027 V.League.

Concluding the past season, Ho Chi Minh City Police Club finished in 5th place with 36 points, trailing the champions CAHN by 28 points. Although they still won the National Cup, their performance in the V.League did not meet the expectations of the management or the fans. Therefore, the club quickly embarked on a rebuilding plan to enhance their competitiveness for the new season.

According to the latest transfer market news, Ho Chi Minh City Police Club has bid farewell to 10 players: Mach Ngoc Ha, Tay Van Toan, Tran Manh Cuong, Duong Van Hao, Nguyen Manh Cuong, Pham Van Luan, along with four foreign players Peter, Raphael, Endrick, and Matheus. This is considered the largest squad clearance by the club since the end of the season.

The decision to release many players at once indicates that Ho Chi Minh City Police Club is aiming for a comprehensive squad overhaul. Not only domestic players who saw little playing time, but also several foreign players are no longer part of the coaching staff's plans. This move helps the club free up salary budget while creating more room to recruit talents better suited to their development direction.

According to the plan, Ho Chi Minh City Police Club will continue to be active in the transfer market in the coming period. The team's goal is to add many high-quality players across all three lines, thereby deepening the squad and building a force capable of competing with the top contenders in the V.League.

The major restructuring of Ho Chi Minh City Police Club is seen as a sign of huge ambition ahead of the 2026/2027 season. After a year that fell short of expectations, the team is determined to return with a new look, aiming for the V.League title race while maintaining competitiveness in domestic cup competitions. With such significant personnel changes, Ho Chi Minh City Police Club promises to bring more surprises in the transfer market in the coming time.

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