HULK has officially left Shanghai SIPG four years after first joining – and could now move to the Premier League on a free transfer.
The Brazilian star, 34, is available for nothing in January after rejecting a new deal in China earlier this year.
Hulk has officially left Shanghai SIPG and is available to join a new team on a free transfer in JanuaryCredit: Reuters
Hulk has been linked with a host of Premier League sides, as well as with a return to Porto.
In July, Hulk showed off his incredible physique – looking even more shredded after hitting the gym during lockdown.
And he also revealed he had been approached by a host of clubs from the biggest leagues in Europe ahead of a free January move.
Hulk claimed: “I am listening to many proposals from Brazil and many places including in Europe.
“[I have offers from] Turkey, Portugal, England, Spain, Italy, Germany – and I also have an offer from China.
“Every day more new proposals arrive.”
But on Monday, Hulk took to Instagram to share an emotional farewell to Shanghai SIPG after four years, scoring more than 70 goals in close to 150 matches.
He wrote: “Today is as important a day as the one when I joined…
Hulk bid farewell to Shanghai SIPG in an emotional post on Instagram
“The day to say goodbye to Shanghai SIPG, a team that welcomed me with great affection.
“In these more than four years I am very grateful to the fans who welcomed me very well.
“To the board and players, my thanks for sharing so many years of work and dedication.
“Together we had countless achievements such as the Super League and the Super Cup.
“But we also had moments of overcoming where we trusted each other, with great unity and the will to win.
“As I have always done in my career, I leave many friends.
“I follow my trajectory, with a professional background that I am very proud of!
“My heartfelt thanks to the Shanghai SIPG family!”
Prior to his move to China, Hulk spent four seasons at Zenit St Petersburg and five years at Porto, following three years in Japan.
Shanghai SIPG’s Hulk shows off his rippling muscles as he works out on the treadmill
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
