VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC have signed goalkeeper Wieger Sietsma in preparation for the upcoming V.League 1 season.

Wieger Sietsma will play for Hoang Anh Gia Lai. — Photo football-oranje.com

The club’s website announced the move yesterday, with the Dutch goalie signed to a one-year deal, with his salary undisclosed.

The 23-year-old began his career at Dutch sides FC Groningen and SC Heerenveen, before moving to English League Two side Milton Keynes Dons on a free transfer in 2017.

The 6 foot 3 inch youngster made 10 appearances for the Dons but left the club by mutual consent on January 3 after falling in the pecking order.

He made one appearance for his country’s U19 team in a friendly against Turkey in 2013.

Sietsma is expected to improve Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s long-time weakness at goalkeeper.

"Sietsma has ideal height and his ability has been proved as he played in League Two. I hope he would rapidly integrate with the team and we will play well in the coming season," said coach Duong Minh Ninh.

Earlier, the team sent young midfielder Nguyen Huu Dong Trieu and keeper Pham Van Tien to Becamex Binh Duong on loan contracts. They have also lost defenders Nguyen Tang Tien and Nguyen Van Hanh after their contracts expired at the end of 2018.

The V.League 1 will begin next month. Hoang Anh Gia Lai will first play Sanna Khanh Hoa away on February 1.

Source: VNS