Former Brazil and Chelsea midfielder Oscar is in stable condition in the hospital after suffering a heart-related problem.
According to BBC Sports on Wednesday, the 34-year-old got ill during standard preseason fitness testing at São Paulo’s training center on Tuesday, necessitating rapid medical care from club staff and physicians on site.
He returned to Brazilian club Sao Paulo, where he began his career, in December 2024.
The club said, “Oscar presented an incident with cardiological changes, being promptly attended to by the club’s professionals and the medical team from Einstein Hospital Israelita, who were present at the site.
“The player was then taken to the hospital, where he is currently in stable condition and remains under observation for further tests to clarify the diagnosis.”
According to Brazilian tabloid Globo, Oscar collapsed while riding an exercise bike and was unconscious for two minutes.
He returned to Sao Paulo, led by ex-Chelsea and Argentina striker Hernan Crespo, on a three-year contract that runs until 2027, following eight years in China.
