Hulk is no longer, in fact, an Atlético Mineiro player.
The termination of the contract — which was set to run until December — between the parties was made official on this May 1.
Leaving the 39-year-old striker free to sign with Fluminense, a club with which he is already in advanced talks.
The striker’s farewell to Atlético’s fans will be on the 10th, before Galo face Botafogo at Arena MRV.
"I take with me much more than titles, I take a connection that changed my life. Galo and the Massa Atleticana made me feel at home from day one, and I will be eternally grateful to this club that I learned to love. I hope to see all of you at the Arena so we can say goodbye together, the way this beautiful story deserves: with emotion, gratitude, and a great celebration,” Hulk told Atlético’s website.
Hulk will also have a testimonial match at the Arena when he retires.
"My relationship with Galo is very intense, and I will never lose my connection with these wonderful fans. So much so that my children will remain here in Belo Horizonte, and I made a point of keeping my box suite,” he concluded.
Hulk joined the club in 2021 after successful spells with Porto, Zenit, and Shanghai SIPG.
He won the Brasileirão, the Copa do Brasil, and the Mineiro in his very first season.
He also celebrated the 2022 Supercopa do Brasil and four more state titles (2022 through 2025).
He totals 140 goals and 55 assists for Alvinegro.
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