Overview
- São Paulo announced the midfielder’s immediate retirement and a mutual end to a contract that had been set through 2027.
- Club medical tests identified a vasovagal episode, which can trigger fainting when heart rate and blood pressure drop suddenly.
- Oscar spent five days in hospital in November for cardiac complications, and the findings prevented a return to elite competition.
- The player said he is sorry he cannot continue, pledged to support São Paulo as a fan, and will begin a new chapter away from the pitch.
- He won two Premier League titles with Chelsea and three Chinese Super League titles with Shanghai Port, capping a decorated career.