In the world of football, rumours and facts are sometimes more or less like watching a show and real life – there is always a little bit of a discrepancy. Recently, rumours about the transfer of Shanghai Port's midfielder Oscar have made waves again. According to Brazilian media outlet Bolavip, Brazilian Francgo are looking to speed up negotiations to take Oscar away in the July transfer window. Not only Flamengo, but also Sao Paulo, Internacional Brasil, Gremio and many other giants are also eyeing him. And the interest of these giants is not groundless, because Oscar's performance on the field can really make any team tempted.
Let's take a look at Oscar's performances at Shanghai Port: he scored two goals and provided five assists in 11 league games. Especially in the most recent game, Shanghai Port beat Changchun Yatai 5-2 under his leadership, scoring 16 goals in three consecutive wins. How can such data, such performance, not be exciting?
But the mood of the fans doesn't seem to be buying it. They believe that the fate of Oscar and Shanghai Port is far from over. After all, his contract doesn't expire until November, and his life is already tied to Shanghai – it's said that his children can already speak Shanghainese! Such a deep integration cannot be parted with a few words.
The fans' comments reveal a sense of confidence: they believe Oscar won't leave mid-season, especially when the team is doing well. There is also speculation among fans that this transfer rumor may just be Oscar's agent putting pressure on him to renew his contract. Indeed, when a player is performing well, it's an old joke to use media rumours to increase the bargaining chips.
And for those Brazilian giants who want to take away Oscar at a low price or even zero price, fans also have something to say: unless you pay a transfer fee of 5 million euros, don't want to take him away easily. The fans' words undoubtedly show their love for the team and the players, and their resolute attitude towards the trade.
The future of the Oscars is still unknown. Regardless of the result, his performances at Shanghai Port have proven his worth and he will be a sought-after player both in the Chinese Super League and back in the Brazilian Liga. And we, no matter what, would like to see him continue to shine on the green field, whether it is on this side of the Yangtze River or on the Amazon side.