End of an era: Hulk leaves Atlético, closes in on Fluminense | OneFootball

One of the most remarkable stories in Atlético’s recent history came to an end this Wednesday (29). Forward Hulk is no longer a player for the club. Atlético and the player signed a contract termination agreement, which should be made official in the next few hours.

The information was first reported by ESPN journalist Cícero Mello. According to the report, the destination of the No. 7 shirt is already set: Fluminense.

According to the outlet, the forward will undergo medical examinations between this Wednesday (29) and Thursday (30) before signing a contract with the Rio club, with a deal expected to run until mid-2028 or the end of 2028. The official announcement depends only on the completion of these formalities. Fluminense will not incur any transfer fee, taking on only the payment of the player’s wages.

Despite the deal being close, Hulk will only be able to make his debut for Tricolor from July 20 onward, when the mid-year transfer window opens. The Rio club’s interest in the forward is not new, as there was an initial attempt to sign him at the end of 2025.

Numbers for Galo

This season, Hulk has five goals and three assists in 22 matches for Atlético. He scored four goals in the Campeonato Mineiro and one in the Brazilian Championship — in the 3-3 draw with Remo at Arena MRV. His assists all came in the national competition.

An eternal legacy

Hulk’s journey at Atlético goes far beyond the numbers. Since arriving in 2021, the forward built a deep bond with the club and the fans, becoming one of the greatest idols in Atlético’s history. He was a key figure in historic title wins, such as the Brazilian Championship and the Copa do Brasil that year, as well as 5 Campeonato Mineiro titles and a Supercopa do Brasil (2022).

In total, Hulk ends his spell with Galo with 309 matches, 140 goals, and 56 assists — numbers that make Atlético the club for which he played the most and scored the most goals in his entire career. The forward leaves the club as the seventh-highest scorer in the history of the black-and-white side, behind only names such as Reinaldo, Dario, Mário de Castro, Guará, Lucas, and Said.

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