Atlético-MG chief explains Hulk’s ‘disappearance’ before Flamengo game | OneFootball

Hulk was set to face Flamengo this Sunday (26)

Flamengo’s 4-0 thrashing of Atlético-MG this Sunday (26) was marked by an unusual situation. Included in the squad for the match, Hulk was pulled at the last minute and left Arena MRV before kickoff due to negotiations with another Brazilian club. Paulo Bracks, a director of the Minas Gerais side, explained the absence of the No. 7.

– We were approached yesterday (Saturday) by a Brazilian club. The player’s camp spoke with that club. This afternoon (Sunday), we held a meeting with the player’s camp, and no decision was made -, he said, before concluding:

– We came to the match, and here in the dressing room, hours before the game, by mutual agreement between the parties, it was decided that he would not make his 13th appearance, which would prevent him from making any domestic transfer in this window. As soon as we have a decision, we will inform everyone -, Paulo Bracks concluded.

Which club is negotiating with Hulk?

According to ‘GE’, Fluminense have resumed talks with Hulk. At the start of 2026, the Tricolor side tried to sign the forward, but Atlético-MG did not accept. Now, the parties have a meeting scheduled for the coming days.

How did the Flamengo vs Atlético-MG match go?

Flamengo put on a real show in the first half. With goals from Pedro, Gonzalo Plata and Arrascaeta, Leonardo Jardim’s side killed the game off and managed it until halftime.

In addition, in the second half, Flamengo avoided taking risks in attack. As a result, the Rubro-Negro only had another shot in the 40th minute of the second half, but found the net. On that occasion, Pedro scored again, ‘putting the final nail in Atlético-MG’s coffin’.

What is Mengão’s next match?

After the win in the Brasileirão, Flamengo now turn their focus back to the Libertadores. This Wednesday (29), the Rubro-Negro face Estudiantes (ARG) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in the third round of the continental tournament.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of Flamengo’s match through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube) and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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