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The Hulk’s bond with the Shanghai SIPG runs until the end of 2020, but there is a renewal clause in the contract to extend his stay at the club next year. In an exclusive interview with GloboEsporte.com, the striker left open the possibility of staying in China, but for the first time spoke about the possibility of returning to Brazil or returning to Europe next year.
Shirt 10 has 138 games, 86 goals and 47 assists at Shanghai SIPG. In the 2018 season he was a Chinese champion and last year he lifted the Super Cup trophy.
– Everyone knows that I have a great dream to play in Brazil. I am taking care of myself physically. It is true that I have this contract year and next year as an option (in Shanghai SIPG). I don’t know if I stay, if I renew or not. I don’t know if I will stay in China. I am particularly happy in Shanghai. But I always say that the future belongs to God – said Hulk.
+ Hulk talks about the return of soccer in China
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Hulk returned to training at Shanghai SIPG last week – Photo: Disclosure / Shanghai SIPG
With the new coronavirus pandemic, the Hulk left China in February and spent nearly three months in the Brazilian quarantine. During this period, the forward went to a game for Palmeiras, which is his heart team, and was surrounded by the club. Verdão consulted Shanghai SIPG, tried to hire him, but had high salaries.
Revealed by Vitória and now 33, the Hulk left Brazil at a young age. He played just two games for the Bahia team in 2004, and the following year he moved to Japanese soccer.
– I put my future in the hands of God and try to focus on my day to day. If I have to stay in China because it is the best for me, I will be fine. If I have to go to Europe, I will also be fine and it will be good for me. And if I have to go back to Brazil, I will certainly be happy too. I didn’t have the opportunity to play much in Brazil, I only played two games, it ended.
In 2004, even for Vitória, the Hulk played in defeats 2-1 for Internacional and 3-2 for Fluminense, both for the Brazilian Championship.
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Hulk watches the game of Palmeiras in the arena, in São Paulo – Photo: Tossiro Neto
