According to Globo.com, Victor Hugo's transfer to Atlético-MG is impending, and the player is in Belo Horizonte to sign a contract. The Flamengo player arrived in the capital on Sunday to undergo medical examinations.

Globo.com reports that Victor Hugo is transferring to Atlético-MG. According to the same report, Atlético-MG will pay 2.5 million dollars for 50% of Victor Hugo's economic rights, and Santos will receive 250,000 dollars, which is 10% of the value. The player was on loan at Santos until the middle of this year. The deal was influenced by the relationship between Victor Hugo, coach Sampaoli, and Atlético-MG's youth manager Luiz Carlos Azevedo. Victor Hugo had returned to Flamengo in July 2025 after a loan to Göztepe, Turkey.

According to ESPN BR, Atlético-MG is nearing the completion of signing midfielder Victor Hugo, who is owned by Flamengo and on loan at Santos. The report states that Santos had a purchase priority for Victor Hugo but will not exercise it and will receive a showcase fee from the likely sale of the midfielder to Atlético-MG. The signing was requested by Jorge Sampaoli and negotiations are in their final stages.

According to Globo.com, Flamengo is in negotiations with Atlético-MG for the permanent transfer of Victor Hugo. The player is currently on loan at Santos until mid-year. The talks are progressing positively, and the deal would involve Flamengo receiving financial compensation and retaining a percentage of the player's rights.