Overview
- In a series of social media posts on Jan. 7, Hulk said he did not request a contract termination and affirmed he will fulfill his deal with Atlético-MG.
- He stated he felt sportingly undervalued, claimed the club signaled a desire for him to retire this year, and emphasized the issue is recognition, not salary.
- Earlier reports from ge and other outlets said he requested an amicable rescission to avoid a R$ 60 million release clause, a version the player disputes.
- Fluminense has reportedly presented a clear two-year sporting proposal and continues to monitor the situation.
- Atlético-MG’s CSO Paulo Bracks said the club wants to keep the icon and has offered an extension through 2027, with the R$ 60 million clause remaining a key obstacle in any move.