Atlético-MG rule out terminating Hulk’s contract | OneFootball

Atlético-MG made an official statement this Monday to clarify rumors about a possible contract termination for striker Hulk at the end of the season. According to the club, the speculations are “baseless” and have never been discussed internally.

Hulk, who is under contract with Galo until December 2026, is considered one of the greatest idols in Atlético-MG’s history. In a statement, the board emphasized their respect and admiration for the player, describing him as “a beloved human being to everyone within the institution and idolized by the Massa Atleticana.”

Despite experiencing a below-expected moment this season, with only 16 goals in 48 matches and a 13-game goal drought — since he last scored against Godoy Cruz on August 14 — Hulk remains a respected figure with a significant history at the club.

In recent matches, however, the number 7 has played less frequently. Over the weekend, he started against Corinthians, but in a team that rested some players with an eye on the Sul-Americana match.

Since his arrival at Atlético-MG in January 2021, Hulk has played a decisive role in winning the Brasileirão and the Copa do Brasil. In his debut season, for example, he scored 36 goals in 68 matches. Overall, wearing the club’s shirt, he has found the net 130 times and provided 48 assists in 274 games.

As highlighted in the official statement, Galo’s focus remains on the 2025 competitions. The club takes the field this Tuesday (21st) to play the first leg of the Sul-Americana semifinal against Independiente del Valle.

Atlético-MG’s Next Match

Independiente del Valle vs Atlético-MG (first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinal)

Hulk training with Atlético-MG at the George Capwell Stadium, home of Emelec (EQU). (Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético-MG)

Read Atlético-MG’s full statement:

“Clube Atlético Mineiro clarifies that speculations about a possible contract termination of the athlete Hulk at the end of the current season are baseless. This subject has never been discussed internally.

We are absolutely focused on the 2025 competitions. Tomorrow, Galo plays a semifinal of an international tournament, and all our attention is on this great challenge.

Hulk is one of the three greatest idols in Atlético’s history, deserving of all our respect and admiration. He is a beloved human being to everyone within the institution and idolized by the Massa Atleticana.

Our focus is tomorrow’s match.

Let’s go together, Massa!”

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