An exclusive report by ESPN Brasil reveals a turbulent transfer negotiation. Before embarking on vacation in Brazil, Oscar and his family reportedly did not anticipate a return to the Barclays Premier League, let alone envision a return to São Paulo. Dating back 14 years ago, he joined Brazil International for a transfer fee of 6 million euros, which opened a chapter of discord with the fans of his home team, São Paulo. However, on his homecoming vacation, Oscar was surprised to find that the fans had reconciled with each other.
São Paulo club president and coaching staff of the enthusiasm of the invitation, coupled with the concerted efforts of the three forces, so that Oscar finally decided to return to São Paulo. According to his agent, the choice of São Paulo is not due to economic considerations, all the costs will be borne by the club, without the intervention of any sponsor.
Oscar began his soccer career at the São Paulo Youth Training Center, where he played 14 matches for the São Paulo first team from 2008 to 2010, contributing three assists. However, in the summer of 2010, he moved to Brazil International for €6 million, which he used to join Chelsea, and in the winter of 2017, he moved to Shanghai Port for an astronomical €60 million, leading the Chinese Super League's golden dollar era to its peak. Oscar excelled in his eight seasons in the Chinese Super League, with a high attendance rate and commendable soccer skills. He played 248 matches for Shanghai Port, scoring 77 goals and assisting 141 times. During this time, he won three Chinese Super League titles, one FA Cup and one Super Cup for the team. With the exposure of the Brazilian media, Oscar's farewell to Shanghai Port and return to São Paulo seems to be getting firmer and firmer.
