The historic squad of Atletico-MG that captivated the country and won the Campeonato Brasileiro and Copa do Brasil in 2021 is increasingly in the past. With the confirmation of the departure of defender Junior Alonso, the Galo will have only two players from that winning team in the current squad. The team has undergone a deep reformulation over the past five years, and the pause for the 2026 World Cup marks the farewell of another pillar of that generation. Recent Departures: Alonso and Hulk Currently serving the Paraguay national team at the World Cup, Junior Alonso will not return to wear the alvinegra jersey. The defender already has an agreement with a team in the United States and will leave the Galo City definitively after the World Cup. The departure of the Paraguayan occurs just after the club lost its greatest reference and symbol of the 2021 conquests. Forward Hulk rescinded his contract with Atletico and signed with Fluminense (where he will only be able to debut after the calendar break). Last Survivors Without Alonso and Hulk, the responsibility of carrying the memory and leadership of 2021 is limited to only two names in the current squad: Everson: The goalkeeper was an absolute starter under Cuca's command in the victorious campaign and continues to be the owner of the Atletico goal until today. Alan Franco: Different from the goalkeeper, the Ecuadorian was a frequently called-up reserve in the past. With the departure of starting midfielders over the years, such as Allan and Otávio, Franco changed his status and assumed the starting position in midfield. Goalkeeper Everson commented on the feeling of seeing the team that made history being dismantled over the years, highlighting the friendship that remains: “It's a natural process, but even so, I'm not used to it. I'm one of the remnants of that magical year, I see my teammates leaving, it's obvious it's not good. There's a feeling of friendship, which we created back then. Alonso, besides being a great leader, is a great professional. When he went to the bench, he always respected, accepted.” Gradual Disassembly The dismantling of the champion team did not happen overnight. Three years ago, in 2023, Atletico still had 11 remnants (names like Igor Rabello, Réver, Guilherme Arana, Mariano, Eduardo Vargas, Matheus Mendes, and Zaracho). However, all of them left the club in the following seasons. The large volume of departures occurred even in the first years after the title (between 2021 and 2023). In that period, the Atletico fan said goodbye to an extensive list of champions, including: Diego Costa, Nacho Fernández, Keno, Allan, Jair, Savarino, Rafael, Guga, Savinho, Nathan, Tchê Tchê, Dodô, Calebe, Sasha, Echaporã, and Nathan Silva.