Oscar, midfielder of São Paulo, informed people close to him that he intends to end his career as a professional player in 2025. The decision comes after the athlete suffered a faint during routine examinations at the CT of Barra Funda, on November 11th. The club scheduled a meeting with the player to discuss his future and is already studying a project to keep him behind the scenes until the end of his contract, valid until December 2027.
The health episode worried the athlete’s staff and the coaching staff. Oscar spent five days admitted to Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, in São Paulo, to undergo additional examinations. The confirmed diagnosis was vasovagal syncope, a condition that causes temporary loss of consciousness due to a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate.
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Hammer down: Oscar, from São Paulo, will retire.
The 34-year-old midfielder, who was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope last month, has already informed those close to him about his decision.
Now, Oscar will have a meeting with São Paulo to agree on the termination…pic.twitter.com/SBY1nl4RyQ
Exams reveal details of the episode
The fainting occurred during routine physical tests.
Professionals present reported that the player spent around 50 seconds without a detectable pulse.
The scene generated immediate mobilization of the club’s medical team.
Later tests ruled out serious heart problems.
Even so, the scare led Oscar to rethink continuity in high-performance football.
The athlete resumed light activities in the CT last week, but with no set deadline for returning to the field.
Recent trajectory on São Paulo
Oscar arrived at São Paulo at the start of the 2025 season after playing in Chinese football and a period at Europa.
The signed contract lasts until the end of 2027 and includes productivity clauses.
In 21 games played, the midfielder registered two goals and five assists.
- Participation in national and continental competitions
- Appearances as a starter in most games
- Direct contribution to seven team goals
- Constant presence in the squad for important games
Meeting will define next steps
The São Paulo board intends to hold the conversation in the coming weeks.
The meeting will address both retirement and possible transition to administrative or technical roles.
The club shows interest in taking advantage of the player’s experience in a new role.
Behind-the-scenes project gains momentum
Officials are already discussing proposals to integrate Oscar into the football structure.
Possibilities include positions in football coordination or in the performance analysis department.
The initiative aims to maintain the institutional link even after the end of the career in the field.
Recovery without an established deadline
São Paulo did not set a date for the athlete’s complete re-presentation.
Medical guidance prioritizes full physical and emotional recovery before any definition.
Oscar remains accompanied by the club’s medical team and external specialists.
The midfielder turned 34 in September and has spent time with the Brazilian national team and major European clubs.
The decision to stop comes at a time of good technical form demonstrated in the games by São Paulo.
The club respects the time necessary for the player to make the final decision calmly.
