Brazilian international midfielder Oscar, known for his impressive tenure at Chelsea, is making a celebrated return to Sao Paulo, the club where his career began, as announced on Tuesday.
In an enthusiastic message shared on social media, the club welcomed Oscar back, highlighting him as a significant addition to their squad.
At 33 years old, Oscar, whose full name is Oscar dos Santos Emboaba Junior, recently became a free agent after an eight-year stint in China with Shanghai Port, which began in 2017 following his departure from Chelsea.
Oscar’s football journey commenced at Sao Paulo, where he made his first-team debut in 2008. His subsequent move to Internacional de Porto Alegre in 2010 sparked a long-standing legal dispute, marking a controversial chapter in his early career.
A standout player for the Brazilian U23 team, Oscar earned an Olympic bronze medal during the London 2012 Games. He then took his talents to England, joining Chelsea, where he made a remarkable impact, scoring 38 goals in 203 appearances.
During his four-and-a-half years with the Blues, Oscar celebrated significant success, contributing to the team’s achievement of four major trophies, including two Premier League titles in the 2014-2015 and 2016-2017 seasons, the Europa League in 2013, and the English League Cup in 2015.
Additionally, Oscar represented Brazil at the senior level, netting 12 goals in 48 matches. He is particularly remembered for scoring Brazil’s only goal during their infamous 7-1 defeat to Germany in the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup held on home soil.
ECNETNews will continue to follow Oscar’s journey as he returns to Sao Paulo, a move that is sure to excite fans and revitalize his storied career.
