Hanoi is preparing to welcome the return of the AFF Cup champion

A purple heart emoji alongside the track "Coming Home" by Phạm Đức Huy is sparking rumors of a return to Hanoi.

Midfielder Phạm Đức Huy is drawing attention after unexpectedly posting a cryptic story on his personal page. With just a purple heart icon and the song Coming Home, the former Vietnamese international has made fans Hanoi raise hopes for a reunion after years apart.

In the shared image, the first highlight is the purple heart symbol - the home kit color home of Hanoi. More notably, the song Coming Home (Returning Home) chosen by Đức Huy as the background music further makes fans speculate that the 1995-born midfielder is hinting at his return to the club that made his name.

This move comes at a time when the V-League transfer market is buzzing, making the rumors even more credible. On many football forums, numerous Hanoi fans have expressed excitement and anticipation for the day Đức Huy dons the familiar purple jersey again.

If this deal becomes a reality, it will be a contract with great significance both professionally and spiritually. Although no longer at the peak of his career, Đức Huy is still regarded as an experienced midfielder with a fiery playing style, effective tackling ability, and a fierce competitive spirit. These are all factors that could help Hanoi's midfield gain depth in the race for the new season.

Besides professional aspects, Đức Huy's return is also expected to bring great value in the dressing room. After many years of top-level competition in the V-League as well as with the Vietnam national team, this midfielder possesses the composure and experience to become a bridge between the veterans and the young players of the capital city team.

Đức Huy is from Đoàn Tùng commune, Thanh Miện district, province Hải Dương (now Nguyễn Lương Bằng commune, Hải Phòng city). He is one of the products of Hanoi's youth academy and was associated with the purple-clad team for nearly a decade. The 1995-born midfielder contributed to the most successful period in the club's history with 5 V-League championships, 4 National Cups and 4 National Super Cups. At the national team level, Đức Huy was also a member of the 2018 Thường Châu generation and won the AFF Cup 2018 with the Vietnam national team under coach Park Hang-seo.

Currently, Hanoi and Phạm Đức Huy have not confirmed any possibility of a reunion. However, with just a short social media story, the 31-year-old midfielder has already stirred up fans. If these signals become reality, it promises to be one of the most notable and emotional returns in the V-League ahead of the new season.