Former Chelsea forward Oscar has signed for Brazilian side Sao Paulo on a three year deal that was signed and sealed on Christmas Eve.
“São Paulo confirm deal done for former Chelsea player Oscar joining the club on Christmas Eve.” said Fabrizio Romano.
Oscar made 48 appearances for Brazil between the year 2011 and 2016 and has been playing for Chinese side Shanghai Port where he won three Chinese Super League titles.
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Speaking after the news, the Brazilian said that he was happy to be back at the club where he grew up and started playing football.
“I’m happy to be back in Brazil and to be able to play for Sao Paulo, which is the club where I started out, where I made my base and where I grew up,” he said
The 33-year-old had made 203 appearances for Chelsea scoring 38 goals during his time. He lifted the Premier League, League Cup and Europa League trophies in the four and a half years he was there.