The 33-year-old midfielder arrives at Tricolor with star status, but the intense pace of Brazilian football and criticism from fans due to a legal dispute could weigh on his return
The is preparing to make the return of the midfielder official, who returns to the club after a long period of 14 years marred by legal issues. The 33-year-old player, who gained notoriety with teams such as Internacional and Shanghai Port, spent the last seven years playing in China, where he averaged 30 matches per season. This Tuesday (24), he underwent medical examinations and, coincidentally, met Rogério Ceni. In a photo published on Instagram, Oscar wrote: “Idol”.
Expectations surrounding the signing are high, but the fans show some apprehension regarding the athlete’s performance. Although Oscar has emerged as the leader in assists in the Chinese league in three seasons, the pace of Asian football is less intense than that of Brazil. São Paulo’s calendar in 2025 is quite demanding, with a total of 68 games scheduled. This intense load raises doubts about Oscar’s ability to adapt quickly to the rhythm of Brazilian football. Furthermore, many consider the midfielder a “traitor” for having unilaterally broken ties with Tricolor to move to Internacional in 2010.
Oscar’s return to São Paulo represents not only a personal return, but also an opportunity for the club to reinforce its squad with a player with international experience. Fans are now awaiting the signing of the contract and official confirmation of the signing.
Published by Felipe Dantas
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