Former Chelsea star Oscar returns ‘home’ after ending eight-year spell with Shanghai Port - having earned whopping £175m in China

After eight years in China, where he earned a reported £400,000-per-week, former Chelsea playmaker Oscar has returned home to his boyhood club of Sao Paulo, where he made his professional debut in 2008.

After five very successful years at Chelsea, where he won a Premier League, Europa League and League Cup, Oscar's move to the Chinese Super League was part of a mass migration towards the country, where players from European clubs could earn gargantuan contracts.

However, the craze was over as quickly as it started. However, loyal to Shanghai, who brought him for a hefty fee, Oscar remained at the club for eight seasons, winning three Super Leagues, one Super Cup, and one Chinese Cup.

In leaving Chinese football, he has established himself as a footballing legend there, while also netting a surreal £175 million. He now sees his career come full circle by returning to Sao Paulo.

Speaking on his return to Brazil, Oscar said: "I'm happy to be back in Brazil and to be able to play for Sao Paulo, which is the club where I started out, where I made my base and where I grew up. I thank you for the affection I have received on social media these past few days and I will do my best to achieve great things together."

On his time at Shanghai, Oscar added: "Today officially marks the end of a chapter that has profoundly influenced my life. After eight years wearing this shirt, it is difficult to describe the complex emotions I feel as I say goodbye. These were intense years, filled with hard work, dedication, and, above all, victories. Together, we won everything possible, and this was only achieved thanks to the unconditional support of everyone who is part of this club and its fans. I want to thank the club for believing in me from day one."

Oscar joins a Sao Paulo side who finished sixth in the Brazilian Serie A last season, and will be playing alongside other well known names, including fellow Brazilian's Luis Gustavo and Lucas Moura. They are set to participate in the Brazil State Championship, with their first game coming against Inter de Limeira on January 15.