Oscar faces possible retirement after cardiac alteration during exams in São Paulo

Oscar considers retirement after presenting cardiac alterations during pre-season examinations at the Barra Funda CT, in São Paulo, this Tuesday (11). The 34-year-old midfielder failed an exercise test and was taken by ambulance to Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, where he remains under observation. São Paulo confirmed the cardiological incident and is awaiting new tests to define the diagnosis.

The player had been monitoring the problem for months, since August, when an assessment for fractured vertebrae detected the initial change. At the time, a medical report cleared him to act, but Oscar told people close to him that he would interrupt his career at the slightest risk. The contract with the club runs until the end of 2026, and there is discussion about an amicable termination.

• Routine examinations took place with hospital staff in CT.
• Oscar was recovering from an injury to his left calf.
• A midfielder was absent from the team in recent games against Grêmio, Mirassol, Bahia, Vasco and Flamengo.

Issue monitoring

Oscar investigated the cardiac change identified in August. The report allowed the activities to continue, but the player adopted caution.

He informed people nearby about the possibility of stopping if there was a risk. São Paulo maintainedthe midfielder was fit for games until this Tuesday’s incident.

Exams at CT da Barra Funda

The battery of tests brought forward the preparation for 2026. Professionals from Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein were present at the site.

Oscar was exerting himself on an exercise bike when he felt unwell. The club and hospital medical team responded immediately.

The player was stabilized in the CT before the transfer. He arrived at the hospital in stable clinical condition.

Recent injury history

Oscar suffered fractures in three vertebrae in the classic against Corinthians. The absence lasted three months, with a return to the bench against Fortaleza and Palmeiras.

An injury to the left calf occurred in subsequent training. Imaging tests confirmed the problem, which took him out of the field for about a month.

Last Friday’s medical report indicated neuromuscular treatment. There was an expectation of ball training at the end of the week.

Casting situation

The midfielder planned to reinforce the team in the classic against Corinthians, on the 20th, at Neo Química Arena. The evolution of the calf allowed relatedness by coach Hernán Crespo.

Oscar was on the bench in recent matches without taking the field. The club announced that the player was still recovering with exercises on the pitch.

Official announcement

São Paulo issued a statement about what happened at SuperCT. The athlete presented complications with cardiological changes during morning exams.

Professionals from the club and Einstein provided immediate assistance. Oscar remains under observation for additional exams and diagnostic elucidation, with future updates in agreement with the player.

Additional medical assessment

New tests are scheduled for this week at the hospital. The result will define the midfielder’s ability to continue in professional football.

São Paulo’s management discusses options with Oscar’s staff. Amicable termination gains strength as the clinical picture evolves.