In early December 2020, the Brazilian striker Hulk announced his separation from the Chinese club Shanghai SIPG, after which, for two months, he was looking for a place to continue his career as a free agent..
A number of European clubs showed their interest in the football player, among which the Portuguese Porto, where the Hulk had already played, as well as the Turkish Besiktas, were of real interest..
However, both clubs could not oppose anything to the player's desire to return to his homeland, where he was offered a contract by Atletico Mineiro.
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Previously, Hulk played at home for Sao Paulo and Vitoria, after which, in transit through a number of Japanese clubs, he moved to Portuguese Porto, where he won European recognition, together with the "
For four years in Shanghai SIPG, the Brazilian played 145 matches, in which he scored 76 goals and gave 54 assists.