Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar was released from hospital on Sunday after being hospitalized for five days due to heart complications, his club Sao Paulo said.
The 34-year-old Brazilian suffered heart defects during pre-season tests on Tuesday and was treated by club staff and a medical team from Einstein Hospital Israelita.
Extensive evaluations confirmed the diagnosis of vasovagal syncope, a common form of fainting caused by a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure.
“The athlete has been stable and clinically well throughout the hospital stay and will now follow a medical rest program over the coming days,” Serie A club Sao Paulo said in a statement.
Oscar won the Premier League twice with Chelsea and the Chinese Super League three times with Shanghai Port. He returned to Sao Paulo in December last year and signed a three-year contract with his boyhood club.
Published on November 17, 2025
