Atlético-MG removed Hulk from collective training on Tuesday. The decision comes days before a meeting scheduled between the player and the club’s management to discuss the termination of the contract. The striker will be absent from the team in the next round of Copa Sul-Americana.
The conversation with the black and white leaders should take place in the coming days. Segundo information from the club’s communications department, the meeting will address the terms of termination of the contractual link that unites Hulk with Galo since 2021. The player will not participate in field activities while negotiations continue internally.
Motivos from unlinking
Hulk arrived at Atlético-MG in January 2021 and became one of the main names in the cast. Nos In recent months, however, relations between the player and the coaching staff have cooled significantly. Divergências tactics and contractual issues put the striker out of the club’s plans for the remainder of the season.
Termination allows both parties to end the relationship without further public conflict. Para or Atlético-MG, the departure also represents relief in payroll accounts. The player’s contract was among the most expensive in the Minas Gerais squad.
Impacto in the season
Hulk’s absence will be felt especially in Copa Sul-Americana. The striker has seven goals in 14 matches in continental competition this season, being one of the team’s offensive highlights. Sua’s departure forces the coach to reorganize the offensive sector for the next commitments.
The board is already working on finding alternatives. The club is studying possible signings to reinforce the attack before the transfer window closes. Nomes of players who play on Série A teams are being evaluated by the technical committee.
Situação contractual
Hulk had a contract with Atlético-MG until December 2026. The early termination frees the striker to sign with another club during this transfer window. Rivais directly from Galo have already expressed interest in counting on their services for the final stretch of the season.
Negotiations between the parties must be quick. The objective of everyone involved is to formalize the termination without the process dragging on for weeks. Once the deal is complete, Hulk could be announced by his new team in a matter of days.
Próximos commitments from Atlético-MG
- Copa Sul-American: next game scheduled for Thursday against the Paraguayan team
- Campeonato Mineiro: two rounds remaining in the group stage
- Série A: five matches scheduled until the end of May
- Mercado: transfer window closes at the end of June
Atlético-MG continues with its normal work in CT. The technical committee intensifies training with the squad to maintain a competitive pace in the competitions they still compete in. The meeting with Hulk remains a behind-the-scenes priority at the club, expected within the next two days.
The attacker’s situation also resonates with black and white fans. Nas social networks, opinions are divided between supporters who ask for the club to remain and critics who see the departure as positive for the club’s coffers. The fans await official clarifications about the future of the player who marked his time in Minas Gerais.