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Metin Arslancan and Halis Sunnetci 14 August 2026•Update: 14 August 2026 Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce terminated the contract of Brazilian midfielder Fred on Thursday. The Istanbul side notified the Turkish football federation that the 33-year-old's contract had been terminated. Fred is reportedly set to join Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro on a three-and-a-half-year contract. Brazilian media reported that Atletico Mineiro would pay around €2 million ($2.3 million) for his release, plus up to €500,000 in performance-related bonuses. Fred joined Fenerbahce from Manchester United in 2023 and spent three seasons with the club. He scored 12 goals in 129 appearances across all competitions for Fenerbahce.