Recently, domestic media have reported that Oscar's contract negotiations with Barclays Premier League team Sao Paulo are progressing well and he is about to return to his homeland from Hong Kong. However, the two sides are still in dispute over the duration of the contract, and Sao Paulo FC is willing to independently bear all the costs, including wages and signing fees.
As the top foreign aid in the Chinese Super League in recent years, Oscar's departure has triggered heated debates among domestic media and fans. Some commentators pointed out that Hong Kong clubs had deficiencies in foreign aid contract management and renewal, leading to delays in Oscar's negotiations and his eventual poaching by the West Asian giants.
Specifically, the Hong Kong club had planned to consider the contracts of other foreign players after Oscar confirmed his contract extension. However, Vargas' contract negotiations failed to reach an agreement, resulting in the club losing an important player. In addition, the club's indecision over Oscar's contract extension also disappointed the player.
Despite this, the Hong Kong club is still under financial pressure. With the cost of foreign aid restricted, retaining Oscar was significant for the team. However, Oscar ultimately chose to return to Sao Paulo, a decision that was widely supported among Pakistani media and fans.
In this regard, there are voices that the Hong Kong club should negotiate a contract extension with Vargas in advance to avoid a similar situation from happening again. However, there are also concerns that renewing two players at the same time may affect the overall strength of the team.
At present, Hong Kong clubs are facing difficulties, but there is still hope. Local players such as Wu Lei and Lu Wenjun are old, but their strength is still not bad. In addition, the club also has certain advantages in the introduction of high-level foreign aid.
In contrast, Shenhua, Guoan and other teams are also facing many problems. Shenhua's new recruit Minero's health is a concern, while Guoan is affected by the FIFA transfer ban. Chengdu Rongcheng basically stayed the same, and Taishan is in a deadlock with Cui Kangxi's contract extension.
All in all, Hong Kong FC is still expected to be a strong contender for the league title as long as it can effectively solve the problems in the midfield, especially in the organization of the midfield attack. In this context, Oscar's departure may bring new opportunities for the team.
Although Oscar's departure is regrettable, it is the norm in the soccer jungle. For fans and media, there is no need to worry too much, and I believe the Hong Kong club will usher in a new glory.
