Hulk, who was recognized as a cancer in Shanghai in the later stages, did not expect to return to Brazil but ushered in a big outbreak. In the second leg of the Brazilian Cup final, which ended on the 16th, Atlético Mineiro led by Hulk won 2-1 against Atlético Parana to win the final championship with a total score of 6-1 in two legs. As the team's top scorer, Hulk also won the MVP and Golden Boot awards again after the Baliga.
Hulk, 35, was selected for the Brazilian national team and joined Shanghai SIPG in 2016 for 55.8 million euros. Subsequently, Hulk quickly became the team's thigh, helping SIPG win the 2018 Chinese Super League title. However, due to the lack of overall strength of the team, Hulk was never able to lead the team to the final of the AFC Champions League, which became his biggest regret during his time with SIPG.
In his last two seasons with SIPG, due to his maverick style of play and his attitude of not liking to defend, Hulk was repeatedly criticized by the outside world and even considered a cancer of the team. So after last year's contract with SIPG expired, Hulk did not get a renewal, so he returned to Brazil this season and joined The Baliga giants Atlético Mineiro. Atlético Mineiro, who got Hulk, also greatly increased his strength.
This season's Bundesliga, Atlético Mineiro won the league with 26 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses, accumulating 84 points, while Hulk also won the MVP and Golden Boot awards with 19 goals and 7 assists. In the just-concluded Copa do Brasil final, Hulk led the team to a total score of 6-1 in two legs, winning the MVP and Golden Boot awards again.
In the heaviest South American Libertadores competition, Hulk also performed well, although Atlético Mineiro stopped in the semi-finals, Hulk still handed over an excellent record of 7 goals and 3 assists.
The third line shines, returning to Brazil to create 46 goals in 67 games a year, Hulk can still explode at the age of 35, and use practical actions to hit the face of the "super cancer" statement. So the question is, is hulk hindering the development of SIPG, or is SIPG not using Hulk?