Hulk’s spell in Atlético Mineiro’s shirt may be nearing its end.
He was among the players called up for this Sunday’s (26) clash against Flamengo at Arena MRV, but was left out.
The reason: an approach from a Série A club.
The 39-year-old veteran has played in all 12 of Galo’s Brasileirão matches so far.
That is exactly the (new) match limit a player can reach for one team before being allowed to play for another in the current edition.
"The decision was made with the aim of giving the player and the club peace of mind at this time of uncertainty. Internally, the understanding is that the situation will be handled cautiously over the coming days, until there is a resolution regarding the player’s future," Atlético explained in an official statement.
Hulk is under contract until the end of this year and had already been a target for Fluminense at the start of this season.
Without showing the same level of performance as in recent years, he has only five goals in 22 matches this year (17 as a starter).
And he had already indicated that his departure was a real possibility.
Hulk joined Galo in 2021 from Shanghai to make history.
He has won one Brasileirão, one Copa do Brasil, one Supercopa do Brasil, and four Mineiro titles.
And a total of 140 goals scored. Plus 55 assists.
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