Why did Oscar move to China? ‘I thought more of my family than my career’

Oscar had offers from Atlético Madrid and Italy when he left Chelsea but he chose to play for Shanghai SIPG. As he says: ‘China makes offers players can’t refuse’

A film by Copa90 and Rabona for the Guardian Sport Network

When Oscar decided to move from Chelsea to Shanghai SIPG he shocked the footballing world. A player entering his prime moving to China was unprecedented. Why did he make that decision? What other offers did he have? How good can the Chinese Super League become? And will he return to Europe? Watch the interview or read a few of his thoughts below.

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from The Guardian http://ift.tt/2yiPWdZ