Atlético-MG and Fluminense in talks for Hulk, Galo seek payout | OneFootball

The negotiation involving Hulk has taken on new dimensions. According to journalist Joanna de Assis, Atlético-MG and Fluminense have started direct talks to define the future of the forward, following a change in the negotiation landscape.

Until last Tuesday night, the negotiations were being handled by the player's representative, Marisa Alija. However, the staff considered the process closed, which led the clubs to take the lead in the discussions.

Also on Tuesday, the shareholder of Atlético-MG's SAF, Rafael Menin, contacted Fluminense's president, Mário Bittencourt, and indicated that he would be willing to negotiate Hulk, provided there was financial compensation for the Minas Gerais club. Currently, the forward's release clause is around R$ 60 million, but there is the possibility of flexibility in this amount to facilitate an agreement between the parties.

This Wednesday, Mário Bittencourt spoke with Paulo Bracks, Atlético-MG's football executive, who confirmed the club's interest in discussing a possible negotiation involving Hulk and Fluminense.

Despite the institutional progress, the player's staff decided that Hulk will fulfill his contract with Atlético until the end of 2026. Moreover, the representatives do not intend to trigger the automatic renewal clause for another year, which is foreseen if the forward plays in 50% of Galo's matches this season.

Even so, the situation remains open, with officials from both clubs in dialogue and the possibility of new chapters in the saga involving one of Fluminense's main targets for the season.

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