Why Oscar Is The ONLY Superstar Left In China

Summary by Krater

This video examines why Brazilian footballer Oscar moved to Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League in 2016 for £50 million, the financial realities behind his time in China, and why he remains there despite significant changes in the league's economic landscape.

From the video

Answers: Why is Oscar still playing in China and how has his move affected his career?

• Oscar's transfer to Shanghai SIPG
• Chinese Super League financial boom and collapse
• Footballer salaries and bankruptcy statistics
• Oscar's personal and professional life in Shanghai
• Comparison with other high-profile football transfers

What it concludes

• Oscar moved to Shanghai SIPG in December 2016 for more than 50 million pounds from Chelsea.
• Oscar quadrupled his take-home pay by moving to China, making more than 25 million pounds annually through 2020.
• Around 40% of footballers go bankrupt within a few years of retiring from the sport.
• Oscar signed a contract extension in December 2019, keeping him in China through financial crises and league-wide salary caps.
• Oscar remains one of the few high-profile foreign players still playing in the Chinese Super League.