Oscar has made a big splash in the domestic arena, helping the team to win the championship, not only succeeding in winning back-to-back titles, but also engraving his name in the team's history of glory and earning him a lot of praises. A few weeks ago, as the captain of the team, he led Shanghai Harbor to beat Shandong Taishan to win the AFC Cup, accomplishing the double crown and writing a brand new legend. He has become a hero in the hearts of the fans as his fate is closely linked to that of the team, to whom this season undoubtedly belongs.
The question of Oscar's stay and departure has become the center of attention, but so far it has not been revealed. In a special video celebrating the win, he expressed his desire to stay, but could not give a definitive answer to the many difficulties surrounding the renewal of his contract that have yet to be resolved. The fact that he expressed his reluctance to leave but has not yet made a final decision hints at the complexity of the salary negotiations, so I hope that the harbor side can work harder.
Oscar's high salary is in stark contrast to the new rules of the Chinese Super League, and I wonder what the management of the harbor will do.
On social media, Oscar praised his teammates for their season performance. Numerous Shanghai Harbor fans expressed their desire for him to stay in the team in the comments section. I don't know if Oscar can see these messages and appreciate the fans' feelings; if he sees them, how will he feel?
While there has been much talk about the "timing" of Oscar's contract extension and salary restraint clause (some have suggested that Oscar's contract extension will be resolved when the salary restraint rules expire), there is no definitive proof of this to date. Of course, Shanghai Harbor has yet to speak out publicly, and may be mulling the matter over.
This week, the Brazilian media reported that Oscar may prefer to return to Europe for his development, with the next best option being a vacation back to Brazil for retirement. If this is true, the chances of Shanghai harboring him would be drastically reduced. However, whether it is a return to Europe or Brazil, Oscar may not be able to get the lucrative salary offered by Shanghai, which will be a real challenge he will have to face.
