Hulk’s time wearing the Atlético Mineiro shirt may be close to an end.

He was among those called up for this Sunday’s (26) clash against Flamengo at Arena MRV, but was left out.

The 39-year-old veteran has played in all 12 of Galo’s Brasileirão matches so far.

That is exactly the (new) limit of matches a player can play for one team before being allowed to represent another in the current edition.

“The decision was made to give peace of mind to both the player and the club at this time of uncertainty. Internally, the understanding is that the situation will be handled cautiously over the next few days, until there is a resolution regarding the player’s future,” Atlético explained in an official statement. 

Hulk is under contract until the end of this year and had already been targeted by Fluminense at the start of this season.

Without showing the same level as in recent years, he has scored only five goals in 22 matches this season.

And he had already indicated that his departure was a real possibility.

Hulk joined Galo in 2021 from Shanghai to make history.

He has won one Brasileirão, one Copa do Brasil, one Supercopa do Brasil, and four Mineiro titles.

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