Goalkeeper Van Lam officially joins Cerezo Osaka after end of quarantine period
VOV.VN - National team goalkeeper Dang Van Lam concluded two weeks of quarantine in Japan on April 17 and is set to be presented to fans of J-League 1 side Cerezo Osaka Club on April 18.
According to the Cerezo Osaka's official website, Van Lam will officially debut to the club’s fans ahead of their match against Urawa Reds on April 18.
The premiere will take place at the Nagai Stadium at 13:00 p.m. on April 18, according to Vietnamese time, and will be broadcast live on the club's official Facebook page.
Van Lam originally arrived in Japan on April 3 and has now completed two weeks of compulsory quarantine as part of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic prevention efforts.
After the presentation tomorrow, the 28-year-old goalkeeper will then officially begin training sessions with his new teammates, with his aim to feature in the "derby Osaka" between Cerezo and Gamba on May 2.
By joining Cerezo Osaka, Van Lam will also become the first Vietnamese player to play in the J-League 1, Japan's highest professional league.
Before that, other popular Vietnamese players such as Cong Phuong, Tuan Anh, and Le Cong Vinh previously played in the J-League 2.
Throughout May, Van Lam will have the opportunity to play in five matches in the J-League 1 before flying to the UAE to join the Vietnamese national team as they participate in qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup in early June.
