Oscar dismisses 2025 retirement, eyes São Paulo comeback | OneFootball

After a difficult season with São Paulo, marked by many absences in games due to injuries, midfielder Oscar had reportedly considered retiring from football at the end of 2025. However, after conversations with people close to him, the 34-year-old player has dismissed this possibility and now believes in a comeback with the Tricolor Paulista.

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Oscar was reportedly very upset with his performance this season, mainly due to the physical and clinical difficulties he has faced in returning to the field. In 2026, the midfielder has promised those close to him to do everything possible to recover well during the pre-season, and thus, he considers the first six months of 2026 as ‘decisive’ for defining his future.

The information about Oscar's possible retirement at the end of the season was initially reported by ESPN.

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Injury Problems

After a back injury in July, during a classic match against Corinthians, Oscar was out for more than three months. Following an intense recovery, the player overcame this issue and was listed by coach Hernán Crespo, sitting on the bench against Fortaleza and Palmeiras in the Brasileirão. However, the midfielder felt his left calf again and has no exact timeline for returning to the field.

Considered São Paulo's main signing for 2025, Oscar played only 21 times, scoring two goals and providing five assists.

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