Oscar was a shining star on the local scene, his outstanding performance helped the team to leapfrog to the championship, successfully realizing the feat of defending the title. He then stepped up to the plate and captained Shanghai Harbour to victory over Shandong Taishan, bringing back the glory of the F.A.C.A. Cup and achieving a magnificent season double. This legend not only linked his name to the team's history, but also won the applause of the crowd. Obviously, Oscar and Seaport's brilliant achievement has made the fans ecstatic, and this season is undoubtedly their time. However, Oscar's future destination, whether to stay or go, has become the focus of much debate. Although Oscar expressed his deep affection for Shanghai Seaport and revealed his desire to continue playing in the special video of the championship win, the many outstanding issues of contract renewal made it difficult for him to give a clear commitment. His hesitation reveals the complexity of salary negotiations, and one can't help but expect more sincerity from Shanghai Seaport.
Oscar's high salary has been the antithesis of the new rules of the Chinese Super League, and the attitude of the management of the harbor to this is intriguing. On social media, Oscar has praised his teammates for their outstanding performances, while Shanghai Seaport fans have expressed their strong desire for him to stay in the team in their comments. Whether these messages will be seen by Oscar and whether they will resonate with him is unknown. Although the 'timing' of Oscar's contract extension and salary restraint clause has been hotly debated in the public, there is still no definitive answer. Shanghai Harbour's silence on the matter may be a sign that they are thinking it over.
This week, reports in the Brazilian media suggested that Oscar could be looking to Europe as his first choice for development, with a second choice being to return to Brazil for the rest of his life. With news like this, Shanghai Seaport's chances of keeping the player seem to have become slim to none. However, whether Oscar chooses to return to Europe or Brazil, he will face a reality: there, he may not be able to enjoy the lucrative salary package offered by Shanghai Seaport. This is a challenge he will have to face.
