Coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt speaks out about rumors of leaving the VietinBank women's team

Coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt affirms that he continues to hold the position of head coach for the VietinBank women's volleyball team as of late 2025.

Coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt confirms that he is still fulfilling his role as head coach of the women's volleyball team of VietinBank at the end of 2025.

This information was shared by him during an interview with the press on December 30, amid widespread speculation about his potential move to lead the Hanoi women's team in the 2026 season.

According to Coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt, he has not made any decisions or statements regarding his future career beyond focusing on his current professional duties. He stated that his immediate priority is to fulfill his contractual obligations with the VietinBank team and maintain stability in coaching.

In January 2024, Coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt signed a five-year contract as head coach of the VietinBank women's volleyball team. Previously, he coached the Quảng Ninh women's team but did not renew his contract after the season ended. His return to VietinBank marks a long-term reunion with the team in a leadership capacity.

At the 2025 National Volleyball Championship, the VietinBank team finished fourth overall. This result allowed the team to remain competitive in the tournament, although they fell short of reaching the top tier. Alongside his club duties, Coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt also continues as head coach of the Vietnam women's national volleyball team, directly managing international and regional responsibilities.

Meanwhile, the Hanoi women's volleyball team earned promotion to the 2026 National Championship after finishing the 2025 National A-League season. During the A-League, the Hanoi team was coached by Nguyễn Hữu Bình. Representatives from Hanoi volleyball stated that there have been no official announcements regarding coaching staff changes, and players continue training as planned.

In reality, Vietnamese volleyball has seen several cases where coaches switched teams while still under contract. However, all agreements must comply with the transfer regulations of the Vietnam Volleyball Federation and labor law provisions.