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According to Vanguard News, Brazilian midfielder Oscar dos Santos Emboaba Junior, best known as Oscar, has made a heartfelt return to Sao Paulo FC, the club where his professional career began. The announcement came on Tuesday through a celebratory video shared on Sao Paulo’s social media platforms…..CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HEREā¶ā¶
The 33-year-old playmaker became a free agent after an eight-year stint with Shanghai Port in the Chinese Super League. He joined the Chinese club in 2017 after a successful spell at Chelsea, where he became a household name in European football.
Oscar’s journey with Sao Paulo began in 2008 when he made his first-team debut. After two years, he transferred to Internacional, sparking a prolonged legal dispute between the clubs. His career flourished as he earned an Olympic bronze medal with Brazilās U23 team at the 2012 London Games and sealed a move to Chelsea later that year.
At Stamford Bridge, Oscar featured in 203 matches, scoring 38 goals and securing four major trophies, including two Premier League titles (2014-15, 2016-17) and the Europa League (2013). Renowned for his creativity and work ethic, he played a pivotal role in Chelsea’s midfield under multiple managers.
For Brazil, Oscar earned 48 caps, scoring 12 goals, including the team’s lone strike in the infamous 7-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Germany in 2014...CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HEREā¶ā¶
Returning to Sao Paulo, Oscar is expected to add experience and leadership to the squad, marking a full-circle moment in his illustrious career.
