The midfielder reveals a call from coach Luis Zubeldía before the negotiation and also has the desire to return to wearing the Brazilian national team shirt
San Paolo’s main reinforcement for the 2025 season, Oscar was presented this Tuesday (14), before his Serie FC debut in the United States. The new number 8 of the Tricolore says he is realizing his dream of returning to the Sao Paulo club and also mentions that the family factor was essential for his return to Brazilian football.
“It’s a very happy feeling. I’ve been to Morumbis, I think last year. Seeing the warmth of the fans, seeing how much fun it is to watch a game at Morumbis. My son really loves going there. It was definitely a huge burden for this return, but not only for him. Also for me, to fulfill another dream: wearing this shirt again, as I wanted to wear it in the past, doing great things and showing my best football here”, he declared.
Oscar was also asked how he left Sao Paulo. In 2010, in fact, he left the club in court after just 13 games with the first team. Oscar, however, stressed that the situation has never “haunted” him.
“I don’t think this has ever haunted me. I have no regrets, the fans have always treated me with affection since I left. I come back with enormous affection, I hope to repay that affection, show my best football and play great matches for San Paolo to win titles here”, he underlined.
The return to San Paolo, in fact, is also linked to the return to the Brazilian team. The midfielder, moreover, wants to wear the Amarelinha shirt again.
“Of course, the main objective is to do well here in São Paulo, because if I am playing well there are great chances of returning to the Seleção. My main objective is to do well in São Paulo and as a result I will be able to return to the Seleção,” he said .
More excerpts from Oscar’s press conference:
Conversation with Zubeldia: “Before sorting everything out, he showed how I like to play at San Paolo, how I would fit into the team and how I could help the team during the season. It certainly helped a lot. When the coach gives you that trust, you are very happy We are talking and we are adapting. He is getting to know me and the players are also getting to know my way of playing, so it is very important to be in this season to adapt as quickly as possible.
Act like a 10: “I’ve trained in a slightly more open, centralized way. I’m a player who knows how to play in different roles. It’s been like this my whole career and I’ll lend a hand when needed. If I need to be central, I’ll play, if I need to. to be open… I will always help.”
Libertadores: “We know we are in a great club, we have the best competitions and it is very important. The Libertadores is very important for São Paulo, everyone knows the respect that everyone has for São Paulo in the Libertadores. Coming back, doing in this pre- championship is really nice, we train a lot with Zubeldía.”
Pre-season in the United States: “As for the preparation here… at Chelsea we have done a lot, even in China, which is traveling to other countries, demonstrating the importance of the clubs. It is very important that San Paolo comes here, also that the team gels , here we just stay focused, we train, we prepare, we eat well, we have an excellent structure, the pitches are good.”
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Source: Terra
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