⚠️ Serie A club sound out Hulk, who is ruled out | OneFootball

Hulk’s spell wearing Atlético Mineiro’s shirt could 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 — which has not yet been revealed.

The 39-year-old veteran had played in all 12 of Galo’s Brasileirão matches so far.

That is precisely the (new) limit of matches a player can play for one team before being eligible to represent another in the current edition. 

"The decision was made with the aim of giving peace of mind to both the player and the club at this moment of uncertainty. Internally, the understanding is that the situation will be handled cautiously over the next few 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 targeted by Fluminense at the start of this season.

Without showing the same level of performance as in previous years, he has managed just five goals in 22 matches (17 as a starter) this year.

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. And 55 assists. 

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