Brazilian star Hulk confirms he's expecting second child with his ex-wife's niece
Former Porto and Zenit football star Hulk has revealed that he and his partner, Camila Angelo, are expecting their second child.
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The Brazilian international, aged 37, made the announcement, sharing the joy of expanding their family.
In 2020, Hulk made headlines when he married Camila Angelo, the niece of his former wife Iran Angelo, with whom he had a 12-year relationship. The couple already has a child, Zaya, and the announcement confirms that another addition to their family is on the way, with Hulk mentioning that it will be a boy.
In a video posted on his Instagram story, Hulk expressed gratitude for the numerous messages he received about his wife's pregnancy. He acknowledged the blessings bestowed upon him by welcoming another son.
Concerned about potential leaks, Hulk decided to keep the news private until he could personally inform his children. During a December visit, he shared the news with his kids, expressing joy at their happiness and emphasizing the importance of revealing the information on his terms.
Hulk, who has three children from his previous relationship, making him a father for the fifth time, said, "My children didn't know until now, and I had agreed with my wife to tell them when I picked them up to spend the holidays with me, only on the 16th."
Reports of Hulk's relationship with Camila surfaced in December 2019, just five months after his marriage with Iran ended in July. The couple tied the knot in September the following year, while Hulk was playing for Chinese club Shangai SIPG.
Iran Angelo, Hulk's former wife, has previously expressed her pain and confusion about the situation, describing Camila as a daughter to her.
Despite the personal challenges, Hulk has been excelling on the football field, currently playing for Atlético Mineiro in his native Brazil, where he scored an impressive 30 goals last season since joining in 2021.
