Oscar dos Santos (30 years old) has been in the Shanghai Port since 2017 year when he decided to leave Chelsea to join the Chinese Super League. Just nine days ago the season ended and he will not return until mid-April, therefore, the Brazilian will be almost three months without being able to compete. In the last hours, the midfielder gave an interview to TNT Sports Brazil confirming Barcelona’s interest in him.
“Barcelona contacted my agent (Kia Joorabchian) to find out about the possibility of signing me, because he knows that our championship will be stopped until March. The club is going through a difficult moment right now… Heard you had an interest in me, they’re still talking to my agent and they are seeing if there is an opportunity,” said Óscar.
During the 2021-2022 season, the Brazilian played a total of 22 games achieving five goals and twelve assists. Some very common numbers in him since he arrived in China. He has always shown that he is a more creative player than a finisher. In addition, he already knows what it is to play in Europe due to his time at Chelsea.
“It would be great, an incredible opportunity for me and for Barcelona as well. I am in a great stage right now, so it would be a very important step for my career. Now I am more mature and experienced. I think it would be great for everyone”, added the Brazilian to TNT Sports Brazil.
On January 10, journalist Marcelo Bechler reported that Xavi Hernández thought of Oscar dos Santos to reinforce the midfield. A signing that would come to fill the role left by Coutinho, now at Aston Villa. The Shanghai Port player has a contract until 2024, This makes it difficult for him to arrive at the Blaugrana club since he would have to make a large financial outlay.
