Hulk's staff is attempting to negotiate an amicable contract termination with Atlético-MG. According to ge, on Tuesday evening the player's staff officially requested the end of his contract without the release clause being required. The release clause to remove Hulk from the club is R$ 60 million.

Paulo Bracks stated that nobody at the Atlético-MG board wants Hulk to leave and that there is no negotiation with any club for him at the moment. Bracks said that Hulk is not being retired and that, on the contrary, a contract extension has been offered to him until the end of 2027. He also mentioned that he is aware Hulk has a proposal with his staff.

According to Globo.com, Atlético-MG has presented Hulk with a post-career project that includes initiatives such as a statue and a documentary. The first meeting on this subject occurred on Sunday night. In a subsequent conversation on Monday, Hulk's staff presented demands concerning the sporting project. The player's current contract with Atlético-MG runs until the end of 2026 and includes an option for a one-year extension if specific goals are met. A decision regarding Hulk's continuation at the club is considered urgent.

According to ESPN BR, Hulk reaffirmed his commitment to Atletico Mineiro and guaranteed he will remain at the club until his contract ends in 2026. He stated that if the decision depends solely on him, he will also retire at the club. After a conversation with coach Jorge Sampaoli and the club's management, Hulk will remain a key part of the club's project.