ESPN BR reported that there was a movement from Porto supporters asking for Hulk's return, but the Portuguese club did not proceed. Hulk has only indicated the possibility of a farewell match in the future.

Porto, where Brazilian centre-forward Hulk played between 2008 and 2012, is reportedly observing the 39-year-old's situation. The Portuguese club's current president is André Villas-Boas, who was previously Hulk's coach. The club would be willing to host a potential farewell match for the player. However, there is no plan for him to return as a professional athlete, partly due to his high salary which is considered beyond the club's present financial standards. The forward, who has 49 caps and 11 goals for Brazil, is under contract with Clube Atlético Mineiro until December 2026. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €1.50m.