Hulk open to Real Madrid or Barcelona move
Posted Wednesday, March 07, 2012 by Goal.com
Porto striker Hulk has refused to rule out a move to either Barcelona or Real Madrid in the future, fueling speculation that a summer switch could be on the cards.
The Brazilian joined the Portuguese giant from Tokyo Verde in 2008 and has become a star player for his side in recent seasons, earning nine caps for the Brazil national team in the process.
However, despite declaring he is happy where he is, the 25-year-old has admitted he would struggle to resist the temptation of joining either one of the Spanish giants if the opportunity arose.
"I have a lot of affection for Porto but who would not want to play for Barcelona with the quality they have? Barcelona or Real Madrid, I think I would say yes to playing for these teams," the striker told A Bola.
Hulk also admitted he came close to moving to Spain with Atletico Madrid before eventually opting to join Porto.
"At the time I was in Japan I was left to choose between Porto and Atletico Madrid but I preferred Porto because I thought it would be easier to adapt," he added. "I went to see a Porto game in the old Estadio das Antas and I loved it all, the environment and the fans."
Chelsea has also been linked with the forward but a summer move could prove costly for any suitor with the player having a 100 million euro buyout clause in his contract.
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