Hulk unveiled at the Maracanã, vows: “I want to win big here”

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·16 Mei 2026

Hulk unveiled at the Maracanã, vows: “I want to win big here”

Forward Hulk was officially unveiled by Fluminense this Saturday (16) at the Maracanã, before the match against São Paulo in the Brazilian Championship. Still without a confirmed squad number, the player gave a press conference in the stadium auditorium and spoke officially for the first time as an athlete of the Rio club.

During the presentation, Hulk highlighted the emotion of wearing the Fluminense shirt and said he arrives motivated to pursue major titles with the club:

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“I come with a lot of desire and determination, and I’m very happy. Fluminense is a giant club, respected all over the world. I want to achieve great things here.”

Regarding the negotiations between Fluminense, Atlético-MG, and the player, the forward emphasized the transparency shown by all parties and the honesty of the process as major factors that convinced him to join Tricolor. He also stressed his commitment and respect for the shirt he wears:

“There was indeed a possibility of this happening in January, but they didn’t reach an agreement. I kept working, I honor those who honor me, and I kept giving my all for Galo. I’m coming to Fluminense with the same desire I had when I arrived at Atlético in 2021. Age is of course a factor, but I do everything I can to stay healthy.”

After only a few conversations with the coach and squad, Hulk still feels he needs more time to know how and where he will play:

“I spoke with Zubeldía, but we didn’t go into detail about positions. Right now, it’s about building chemistry with my teammates, and I’ll be ready to do my best for the team.”

When asked about having an example of longevity and quality in the squad, referring to goalkeeper Fábio, 45, the forward said he is feeling good and added:

“I don’t know how much longer I’ll play, I have a one-year contract. But this is a club where I can take even better care of myself and perform at a higher level. It’s about enjoying this club that welcomed me so well.”

On his arrival in Brazilian football in 2021:

“I always wanted to play in Brazilian football, especially because I only played two professional matches for Vitória before going to Japan. I ended up building my entire career abroad and didn’t have the opportunity to play in Brazilian football. I didn’t know when I would return, until the pandemic hit. My wife and I were living in China, while my children were in Brazil. My contract was ending in 2020, so we started researching a lot. I had offers from Europe, Asia, and also from some clubs in Brazil. The proposal was the best choice, in our view, for that moment, besides representing the opportunity to experience Brazilian football.”

Hulk emphasized his desire to follow in the footsteps of Fluminense’s recent great players and make history with the club:

“Wherever I’ve played, I’ve had good numbers, and I hope to keep improving more and more. I hope that when I end my career, I can look back at the clubs where I was important and see my image on the walls and feel the fans’ affection. And I hope it will be like that here too — I’m going to fight for that.”

At the end of the interview, the forward recalled his debut for Vitória, which was actually against Tricolor:

“In 2004, I made my debut against Fluminense at Barradão. And today I’m here, 22 years later. It really makes me think about everything I’ve been through, and I’m very emotional to reach this moment in my life and be presented at the Maracanã, a stadium with so much history.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.