Fred's return to Brazil marks a significant move in his career, which has seen him play for top European clubs such as Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine and Manchester United in England. He spent five seasons at Shakhtar Donetsk, where he played alongside fellow Brazilian Bernard. Fred then moved to Turkey before joining Atlético-MG.
The midfielder has also had a successful international career, playing for the Brazilian national team in two World Cups: 2018 and 2022. In the 2022 World Cup, Fred entered the field in four games, two as a starter and two as a substitute. His experience and skill will undoubtedly be valuable assets to Atlético-MG as they continue their campaign in the Sul-Americana.
Fred will be presented at the Arena MRV in the afternoon, before the game against Bragantino. He will also be registered in the BID to be available for the technical commission. The concrete next step for Fred will be his official presentation, which is scheduled to take place at 14h at the Arena MRV.