Coach Harry Kewell is not afraid of pressure when leading Hanoi FC.

Coach Harry Kewell expressed confidence at the official contract signing event with Hanoi FC.

On October 9, 2025, Hanoi Football Club officially introduced Coach Harry Kewell, marking a significant milestone in the club’s long-term development strategy and providing a boost for the future of Vietnamese football.

Regarding his decision to come to Vietnam, Head Coach Harry Kewell said he was impressed by the ambition and vision of Hanoi Football Club: “When I had the chance to negotiate with Hanoi Football Club, based on their ambitions, I felt very excited. Hanoi wants to build its own identity and pride.

“This is not an easy job, but I want to embrace this challenge. I want to instill in the players the spirit of learning every day to improve themselves. That is the approach I always follow.”

Speaking about the pressure in a new environment, Head Coach Harry Kewell affirmed: “For me, football always comes with pressure. When I arrived in Hanoi, I knew every small detail had to be done well. I strive every day and expect the players to do the same. Pressure gives me excitement. That’s what I was looking forward to when I decided to come here.”

The arrival of a global football icon like Harry Kewell to work in Vietnam is not just a coaching contract but a strategic event reflecting the ambition to rise and integrate more deeply of Hanoi Football Club specifically, and Vietnamese football generally, with the region and continent.

Now, stepping into Hanoi, Harry Kewell brings not only his reputation but also experience from the demanding Premier League environment, along with a coaching philosophy shaped by clubs in Europe and Japan — exactly what Vietnamese football needs for transformation.

Having a coach who has played and coached in the Premier League appear in the V.League is the necessary “boost” that motivates Vietnamese players to change their training mindset, playing style, and international aspirations. For Vietnamese football, this marks the beginning of a wave of integration where modern coaching and football management skills are more deeply spread into clubs.