French newspaper: 'Quang Hai only helps Pau FC in trade'
In the article "Quang Hai and Pau: The story is over" on La Republique des Pyrenees, author VM said that Quang Hai brought great expectations but failed to meet. "In fact, everything was difficult for the Vietnamese midfielder. The last match Quang Hai played for Pau FC from February 2023, and he also disappeared in the Pau squad since April 1." article with paragraphs.
Le Figaro newspaper quoted team president Bernard Laporte Fray as saying that the Quang Hai deal can still be seen as a positive thing for Pau FC, as it helps the team win amazing results in terms of coverage or communication.
The French newspaper Sud Ouest also shared the same opinion, when author Georges Lannessans wrote: "Quang Hai has helped Pau grow, from 15,000 followers of the team's Facebook account to 340,000. This deal also helped Pau sign a contract with Pau. several partners, especially the official shirt sponsor of the team this season."
Quang Hai joined Pau at the end of June 2022, on a free form after his contract with Hanoi FC expired. The 1.68-meter-tall midfielder was given opportunities in the early rounds, starting two of the first three matches. But since then, he gradually lost his place in the team and was mainly a substitute, rarely coming on the field. In the season 2022-2023, Quang Hai played 12 matches in Ligue 2, scoring a goal to set a 2-2 draw against Rodez on October 8, 2022. In addition he played one match in the French Cup, and seven games for Pau B in the French fifth division.
Despite having one year remaining on his contract with Pau FC, Quang Hai asked to leave in the summer of 2023, to return to Vietnam to play for a V-League team. The 26-year-old midfielder will return home today, June 5, to join the Vietnamese team.
Explaining the reason why Quang Hai did not meet the professional requirements at Pau FC, President Laporte added: "It is difficult for Quang Hai to accept this fact, even though he has undeniable qualities. But that's for sure. see how demanding Ligue 2 is from a player, when they need strength and determination. Quang Hai's fitness is also not a beneficial factor for him."
