He was given international clearance to join the "Gypsies" on March 12.
He signed for Aberdeen on 18 July and received international clearance four days later.
However, his international clearance arrived after the transfer window had closed and was unable to make an appearnace in Vietnam.
The move was only made official on August 1, 2008 when he was granted international clearance.
On 31 January 2012, it was announced that the move had been finalized pending international clearance.
He completed the deal on 28 January 2010 after receiving his international clearance.
But complications with international clearance and other red tape prevented the move.
However, he failed to get international clearance and was prevented from playing competitively until July.
The move was completed on 28 February 2008 after a delay in obtaining international clearance.
The deal was finalized in February 2011 after he received his international clearance.