Chelsea icon Oscar, once a key figure in the club’s golden years under José Mourinho and Antonio Conte, is reportedly considering retirement after a serious health scare in Brazil.
According to [**ESPN Brazil**](https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/sao-paulo/artigo/_/id/15949199/sao-paulo-oscar-aposentadoria-bons-olhos-susto-clube-descarta-rescisao), the midfielder, now playing for São Paulo, was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday. He suffered a cardiac episode that left him unconscious for nearly two minutes. The 34-year-old does not remember what happened and is now weighing up whether to continue his career.
Oscar enjoyed a brilliant spell at Chelsea, winning the Europa League (2012-13), two Premier League titles (2014-15 and 2016-17) and the League Cup (2014-15). His technical quality and versatility made him a fan favourite at Stamford Bridge. Then he moved to Shanghai Port, where he spent most of the last decade.
Reports claim Oscar’s family is encouraging him to retire, especially with his third child on the way. The player is said to be financially secure after his long spell in Europe and China. Shanghai Port even offered support if he needs medical care.
For Chelsea fans, it’s a touching moment. One of the club’s most talented midfielders of the 2010s may now be preparing to hang up his boots.