Hulk opens up, admits Atlético exit: “Maybe I'll speak out when I go”

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·24 aprile 2026

Hulk opens up, admits Atlético exit: “Maybe I'll speak out when I go”

Atlético’s 2-1 win over Ceará in the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil at Arena MRV was also marked by a strong outburst from Hulk in the mixed zone.

The main name in the black-and-white squad, the No. 7 surprised everyone by admitting that his time at the club is nearing its end, even revealing the possibility of a departure as early as the next transfer window.

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“We are focused. Salaries are up to date. I have pending issues, but I’m not going to expose anyone. I didn’t do that in January, when I was heavily attacked over lies, and even so, I kept my respect in the name of the institution. I had the opportunity, but out of respect for the club and the fans, I would never do that,” he said.

Right after that, Hulk was even more direct when talking about the future:

Who knows, when I leave Galo — I don’t know, from the conversation I had with those in charge — it could be in the middle of the year or at the end. Who knows, when I leave, I might really say what needs to be said.

Even while going through a “drought,” the striker remains the team leader in direct goal involvements this season, with five goals and three assists. However, he has not found the net since February 14, when he scored three goals in the rout over Itabirito in the Campeonato Mineiro.

Asked about the fans’ criticism, Hulk acknowledged the pressure but pointed to the lack of clear chances as the determining factor behind the dry spell.

It’s natural to be criticized, especially because I’ve always had high numbers since I arrived. It’s been 14 games since I scored, but I’d like you to give me, in those matches, two or three clear chances that I had. A striker lives on goals, needs to shoot, but I don’t remember having had opportunities.

The No. 7 also reinforced his commitment to the team and assured that he is still working to regain his scoring touch: “I’m giving what I can, the best I can give. In terms of intensity, I’m giving my best, but goals come from opportunities, and in these 14 games I haven’t had opportunities to score. But I will work so that if those opportunities come in the next matches, I can start scoring again.”, he concluded.

The next chance to end the drought will be this Sunday, when Atlético host Flamengo at 8:30 p.m. at Arena MRV in the Brazilian Championship.

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