Former Brazilian national player Oscar is apparently considering ending his career. During a stress test on an ergometer, he collapsed and was reportedly unconscious for two minutes.
Oscar’s club, FC Sao Paulo, announced on Tuesday that the 34-year-old was in stable condition in hospital. An examination on Tuesday morning revealed “cardiological abnormalities.” He was immediately treated by doctors.
According to TV station Globo, Oscar had previously complained of feeling unwell on the ergometer, collapsed to the ground, and was unconscious for two minutes. Following the incident, the central midfielder is considering ending his career. His contract in Sao Paulo is actually valid until the end of 2027. “Thank you very much for the messages and prayers,” the midfielder wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. “Everything will be fine, God willing.”
At the beginning of this year, Oscar returned to his native Brazil after eight years with Shanghai Port in the Chinese league. However, he gained international fame primarily during his time at Chelsea FC from summer 2012 to the end of 2016, as well as through his 48 appearances for the national team. He scored the consolation goal in the 1-7 defeat to Germany in the 2014 World Cup semi-final.
