Yuval Sade

After being impressed by the city and the club, the midfielder signed a two-year contract with Hanoi FC and will earn $300,000 net per season before bonuses. Israeli players and coaches are exploring the possibility of following in his footsteps.

The former Maccabi Netanya player, who was released from Romania's CFR Cluj, spent the last two days getting to know the city and will be the first Israeli in the Vietnam league.

Midfielder Yuval Sade is on his way to becoming the first Israeli footballer to play in the Vietnamese league. The 26-year-old is currently in Hanoi with his agent Idan Ben Abu ahead of signing with Hanoi FC, coached by Australian Harry Kewell.