A 212-day negotiation led by Paulo Bracks and Marcelo Pettinati resulted in Atlético-MG paying 2 million euros for Fred's release. An additional 500,000 euros was paid based on sports performance. The Atlético-MG staff played a key role in convincing Fenerbahçe to release the player, despite Fred's strong identification with the club.
The agreement included Fred playing in the Champions League, and he has already participated in the preliminary rounds, helping Atlético-MG advance to the play-off stage. The team will face Lyon in the next round. Fred is expected to arrive in Belo Horizonte next week and become available to the coaching staff. Atlético-MG has secured Fred's services, and he will play a crucial role in the team's Champions League campaign.