Oscar leaving Shanghai Port?
CalcioMercato reports on Oscar's return to FC Sao Paulo following an extensive period playing abroad. Oscar is returning to FC Sao Paulo 15 years after his departure. The 33-year-old midfielder has signed a long-term contract in his home country, which will be effective until the end of 2027. With his contract at Shanghai Port concluding this year, he becomes available as a free transfer. Club president Julio Casares mentioned that he was personally involved in the negotiations, having been in discussions with Oscar for over six months. Oscar was the last significant player in the Chinese Super League, having extended his contract in December 2019 prior to the introduction of a salary cap. Reports indicate that he earned 24 million Euros annually after taxes during his tenure in China.
Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is set to return to his former club Sao Paulo, having signed a three-year contract, according to an announcement made by the Brazilian club on Tuesday. Oscar, who played 48 times for the Brazilian national team from 2011 to 2016, has spent the last eight seasons at Shanghai Port, where he won the Chinese Super League title three times. He conveyed his happiness about returning to Brazil and playing for Sao Paulo, emphasizing that it is the club where he began his career, established his foundation, and grew up.
Oscar is set to return to FC São Paulo. According to 'ge globo', the midfielder has agreed to a three-year contract with the Brazilian club. The transfer would mean a return to his youth club. He recently announced his departure from Shanghai Port.
Oscar is set to return to Brazil after eight years in the Chinese league, ending his contract with Shanghai Port. He joined from Chelsea for 60 million euros in 2017, becoming the most expensive player in Chinese football. During his time, he earned 175 million euros, won multiple titles, and became the league's top assist provider with 113 assists. In 248 matches, he scored 77 goals. Oscar wants to be closer to his family in Brazil.
Oscar, currently the captain of Shanghai Port, is preparing to say goodbye to the club. At 33 years old, he expressed a desire to be closer to his family, as his mother is aging and his sisters have children. There is a strong indication that he will return to Brazil.
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