​The talks between Atlético-MG and midfielder Fred have moved into a fresh phase, yet there remains no near-term resolution for Atlético’s supporters. Pedro Daniel, the CEO of the Minas Gerais club, spoke candidly about the negotiations, highlighting that finalizing the deal appears highly unlikely at present. The central hurdle is Fred’s contract with Fenerbahçe, which runs through June 2027. With Atlético’s board already signaling that it will refrain from making major investments in the upcoming transfer window, which opens on July 20, any possible deal would hinge on the Turkish club terminating the player’s contract. Fred has returned to Fenerbahçe at the end of June, but Atlético continues to follow the situation closely. Daniel clarified the current climate: “It’s public that we’ve had some talks with him, but the decision rests far more with the club [Fenerbahçe] than with us. We’ve observed changes in the number of foreign players allowed in Turkey, so there may be some movement there, but we must wait.”
Despite the financial and contractual obstacles, the mutual interest between the parties keeps the door open for a long-term possibility. Fred has consistently expressed his desire to return to Brazilian football and to don Atlético’s colors, the club he has long supported. If a contract termination does not take place within this transfer window, Fred would be eligible to sign a pre-contract starting at the end of the year. In the previous season, Fred was a key contributor for Fenerbahçe: he appeared in 45 matches, scored four goals, and provided five assists, helping the team secure the runners-up position in the league.
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