Fluminense announced this Tuesday the signing of striker Hulk. The 39-year-old player left Atlético-MG after an amicable termination and signed a contract with Tricolor until the end of 2027. Janeiro’s arrival at Rio is scheduled for the beginning of next week. Ele will wear jersey number 7.
Hulk will only be able to debut in July, after the transfer window. The first contact with the tricolor fans takes place on May 16th, at Maracanã, before the game against São Paulo for Brasileirão. Attacker Soteldo continues with number 7 until the stoppage for Copa of Mundo. Depois, move to shirt 30.
Acordo no transfer costs
Fluminense confirmed that Hulk arrives without any transfer costs. Ele terminated the contract with Atlético-MG, which ran until December of this year. The deal was closed after negotiations that included a first round of conversations in January. At the time, Galo asked for a percentage of athletes from the tricolor base, which ended the initial negotiations.
Nos in recent days, the operation gained new momentum. Hulk was removed from the Atlético-MG player list for the game against Flamengo last Sunday. Isso prevented him from completing his 12th game at Brasileirão, which would have prevented him from being transferred to another Série A club. The striker had already said goodbye to the Minas Gerais fans last week.
- Hulk terminated contract with Atlético-MG without fines or pending issues
- Fluminense only assumes the salary upon signing
- Vínculo valid until December 2027, with no automatic extension planned
- Jogador arrives at CT Carlos Castilho next week for exams and onboarding
Histórico victorious at Galo
Hulk arrived at Atlético-MG in 2021 and built an impressive legacy. Ele conquered Campeonato Brasileiro and Copa from Brasil in the same year. In 2022, it raised Supercopa from Brasil. Foram also won five consecutive Minas Gerais titles between 2021 and 2025. In total, the striker scored 140 goals and 56 assists in 311 matches for the Minas Gerais club.
The performance against Fluminense also draws attention. Hulk is the second biggest tricolor tormentor since his return to Brasil, with seven goals in 15 clashes. Apenas and Cruzeiro suffered more from him during the period. Esses numbers reinforce the profile of an experienced center forward that Fluminense is looking for in the offensive sector.
The Campina Grande player turned 39 years old in July 2025. Mesmo is old enough by football standards, he has maintained a high level of production in recent seasons. In 2026, up to the time of termination, Hulk played 22 games and contributed five goals and three assists for Galo.
Detalhes from cast integration
Fluminense plans a symbolic reception at Maracanã on May 16th. Hulk will be present before the duel against São Paulo. From there, he begins his physical and tactical preparation at CT Carlos Castilho. The official debut is scheduled for the second half of the year, when the transfer window reopens.
The Tricolor board sees the experienced striker as a piece of leadership on and off the field. Hulk has spent time at clubs such as Porto, Zenit and Shanghai SIPG. Ele also wore the Seleção Brasileira shirt on 49 occasions, with 11 goals. The international curriculum includes titles in Portugal and China.
The Fluminense coach gains another option for the attack. Hulk plays as a center forward, but can also work on the wing. Sua’s presence should help the team deal with the string of competitions that include Brasileirão, Brasil’s Copa and possibly Libertadores’s group stage.
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The movement in the market draws attention due to the speed of completion. Depois from the first failed attempt in January, the success came in a few days. Fontes close to negotiations highlight that Fluminense prioritized agility to avoid new complications. Atlético-MG released the athlete free of charge, prioritizing an amicable termination.
Hulk leaves Minas Gerais after five years of achievements and identification with the fans. In a farewell message, he thanked the support received since 2021. The striker mentioned titles, connection with the club and the expectation of a farewell party at Arena MRV.
Fluminense, in turn, reinforces the squad with a big name. The arrival of Hulk represents a bet on experience and decision-making power in decisive moments. The Rio club remains active in the market in search of balance for the 2026 season.