Former Chelsea star Oscar is close to completing a move back to his former club

 

FORMER CHELSEA STAR OSCAR CLOSE TO COMPLETING RETURN TO FORMER CLUB AFTER EMOTIONAL EXIT FROM CHINESE SUPER LEAGUE, HAVING SPENT EIGHT YEARS WITH SHANGHAI PORT

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is reportedly finalising a move back to his former club, Brazilian side São Paulo, after bidding an emotional farewell to Shanghai Port in the Chinese Super League (CSL). After eight years of success in China, the 32-year-old is set to return to Brazil, marking the end of a significant chapter in his career.

Oscar, who made a high-profile move to Shanghai in 2017, has been a standout performer in the CSL, helping the club secure several domestic titles. His silky skills, vision, and creativity made him one of the league's most recognizable players. However, despite his success, the midfielder had always expressed a desire to return to Brazil and play closer to home as his career progressed.

The move to Shanghai Port was seen as a bold step for Oscar, as he left behind the elite footballing scene in Europe. At Chelsea, Oscar had become a fan favourite, winning numerous trophies, including the Premier League and the FA Cup. His departure to China raised eyebrows, but it also marked the beginning of a new phase in his career where he became one of the marquee names in the CSL.

Over the years, Oscar has continued to impress in China, maintaining a high level of performance and helping to elevate the profile of the CSL. But recently, rumors had started circulating that he was eager to make a return to Brazil, and these rumors have now intensified as São Paulo has emerged as the front-runner to secure his signature.

Oscar’s departure from Shanghai Port was emotional, with the player bidding farewell to his teammates and fans in a tearful statement. “My time in China has been incredible, and I will always cherish the memories I made here,” Oscar shared in his farewell message. “But I feel it’s time for me to return to Brazil and continue my journey there.”

His time in China has not been without challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions have sometimes limited his ability to travel home to Brazil, making his stay in China feel even longer. Despite these difficulties, Oscar remained focused on his football, becoming a leader both on and off the pitch for Shanghai Port.

As the transfer window draws closer to its deadline, São Paulo fans are eagerly anticipating the official announcement of Oscar's return to the club. The Brazilian side, one of the most successful in the country’s history, is hopeful that Oscar's vast experience and skill will bring them back to the top of Brazilian football, where they have been seeking success in recent years.

Oscar’s return to Brazil is seen as an opportunity for both player and club to recapture the magic of his earlier days. With his experience in European football and the CSL, he will bring a wealth of knowledge to São Paulo, while his return to familiar surroundings promises to be an emotional one.

As Oscar takes the next step in his career, his legacy in the Chinese Super League remains intact, and his decision to return home marks the end of an era in one of Asia’s most prominent football leagues. For fans of São Paulo, the anticipation is growing as they await the arrival of one of Brazil's finest exports, a player whose journey has taken him from the heights of European football to the prominence of the Chinese Super League, and now back to the roots of Brazilian football.