Transfer
Cape Verde target: World Cup midfielder sought by Vietnamese club
Vietnam's Nam Dinh Steel wants to sign Yannick Semedo, Cape Verde's World Cup midfielder. The 30-year-old is club-less after leaving Farense.
Cape Verde target: World Cup midfielder sought by Vietnamese club Nam Dinh Steel, a Vietnamese club, is interested in signing Yannick Semedo, Cape Verde's midfielder who played in the 2026 World Cup. The 30-year-old is club-less after his contract with Farense, Portugal, ended on June 30. ## Who is Yannick Semedo? Standing at 1.76m, Semedo can play as a central midfielder or defensive midfielder. He is valued at €250,000 by Transfermarkt and was called up to Cape Verde's World Cup 2026 squad. ## Why is Nam Dinh Steel interested? Since Semedo is still without a club, Nam Dinh Steel has a good chance of completing the transfer, provided they meet his salary demands. ## What's next? The deal is not yet finalized, but the Vietnamese club's interest could open new opportunities for the Cape Verdean midfielder.