Freytes plays down Hulk to Fluminense talk: “If he comes, welcome” | OneFootball

Center-back Juan Freytes, in the mixed zone, commented on the rumors involving a possible move by forward Hulk to Fluminense. Asked about the matter, the defender avoided speaking directly about the negotiations, but said the squad would welcome the player with open arms.

Hulk’s name started circulating again behind the scenes at Fluminense after the forward was left out of the squad by Atlético Mineiro for the match against Flamengo. His absence was interpreted as a move to prevent the player from reaching the match limit in the Brazilian Championship, which would block a transfer to another Série A club.

Talks between Fluminense and Hulk are nothing new. At the start of 2026, Tricolor had already negotiated with Atlético-MG to sign the forward, but the talks did not progress after disagreements between the clubs over the terms of the deal.

Now, according to information reported during Grupo Globo’s broadcast, Fluminense has once again become active in the market in an attempt to sign the experienced forward.

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