Josip Ivančic, born 29 March 1991, Croatian striker Josip Ivancic signed a two-year deal with Hanoi FC early this week.

"I'm happy to play for a strong club like Hanoi FC. The local players here are the best in Vietnam and playing with them is an honor. I hope that I can contribute my best to bring victories and titles to the club. I have had valuable experiences in Champions League and Europa League and hopefully, they will be helpful. I can't wait to play my first game here," Ivancic said according to VNExpress.

Josip Ivancic in Hanoi FC jersey. Photo: Hanoi FC

Ivancic has previously played in Europe, most notably for Sheriff Tiraspol of Moldova, when he made his UEFA Champions Leaguedebut and scored one goal. Ivancic also scored three goals for Zrinjski Mostar of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the UEFA Europa League.

Ivancic has made 276 games in his career, scoring 50 goals and assisting on 20 occasions. He is expected to be the recipient of crosses into the box due to his exceptional height of 1.93 meters.

Hanoi is also negotiating a new contract with key player Nguyen Quang Hai, which should be finalized in the coming days.

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