Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is nearing contract expiration with Sao Paulo FC after reportedly waiving a large sum of money due under his deal.
according to globo esporteThe 34-year-old has given up approximately R$53m. This is equivalent to approximately €9.8m (£8.4m) based on current exchange rates. However, he is still demanding a payout of more than R$7m – around €1.3m (£1.1m).
The amount owed relates to unpaid image rights and a signing bonus, known as a “glove” in Brazil. Initially, Oscar wanted the full amount paid. Now he has agreed to receive it in installments till the end of 2027.
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The situation is clear from Oscar’s camp. He believes he can legally demand the full value of his contract, which runs until December 2027 and is worth a total of around R$53m (€9.8m / £8.4m).
Instead, the former Chelsea cult icon is only demanding a share commensurate with the period before he suffered a medical incident in November last year. In other words, he is not studying the remaining years completely.
Sao Paulo does not verify the figures. The club considers the contract “suspended” through the end of 2025. Negotiations between executive director Rui Costa and agent Giuliano Bertolucci have been described as progressing well. The club also reportedly owes commission payments to middlemen.
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As we covered at the time, Oscar collapsed during pre-season tests at the training ground in São Paulo. He was taken to hospital and diagnosed with vasovagal syncope – a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a drop in blood pressure and heart rate.
Doctors indicated that there is no risk of death in this condition. However, this requires monitoring. Oscar followed recovery protocols and briefly returned to the training center, but he finally opted for retirement.
For Chelsea supporters, this is a serious development. Oscar is best remembered for his role at Stamford Bridge during the 2012–13 season, which included their Champions League-winning season.
Now the focus is on next week’s meeting. If the parties agree a €1.3m (£1.1m) settlement structure, their Sao Paulo chapter will formally close – and with it, what many in west London still consider to be the final contract of a player considered a cult favourite.
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