Former Japan coach Philippe Troussier is set to take over as the new head coach of Vietnam, the country's governing body confirmed on Thursday.The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said an agreement had been reached with the Frenchman to take charge of both the senior national team and the country's under
Former Japan coach Philippe Troussier is set to take over as the new head coach of Vietnam, the country's governing body confirmed on Thursday.
"The selection for this position has been carefully conducted by the VFF with a very strict process," the organisation said in a statement on their website. Troussier, who previously led the country's under-19 team, is expected to be officially unveiled at a ceremony in Hanoi before the end of the month.
That game was Park's last in charge after he announced he would not extend his contract after more than five years leading the national and under-23 teams.
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