Overview
- Atlético-MG completed Vitor Hugo’s permanent transfer from Bahia and registered him in the CBF’s BID, making the move official.
- The contract runs for two years, keeping the center-back at the club through the end of 2027.
- Vitor Hugo made 34 appearances and scored four goals for Atlético-MG in 2025, forming a trusted pairing with Júnior Alonso that Sampaoli prioritized retaining.
- Bahia also announced the sale after the defender featured only in the team’s 2026 opener, having totaled 32 matches for the club since 2023.
- Supporters still press for another center-back, with Bruno Fuchs no longer an option after a permanent move to Palmeiras.