Chelsea transfer news: Willian confirms Oscar’s mega-bucks move to China, claiming: He’s already said goodbye
Brazilian midfielder is all set to join the Chinese Super League and pocket a £400,000-a-week payday in the process
OSCAR has already said goodbye to his Chelsea team-mates as he edges ever closer to a mega-bucks move to the Chinese Super League, according to Willian.
The Brazilian midfielder, 25, is set to become the third-highest paid player on the planet if he signs a £400,000-a-week deal with Shanghai SIPG.
Chelsea are more than happy to pull the trigger on the deal as they will receive an incredible £60million for a man who is a fringe player at best this season.
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However, Antonio Conte is not as thrilled, claiming the money in China is dangerous to the sport.
He said: “The Chinese market is a danger for all teams in the world, not only for Chelsea but for all teams in the world."
Regardless, Willian has revealed his compatriot is off to the Far East, saying: "[Oscar] has already said goodbye. He's a good friend and a great player.
"I wish him and his family all the best. A footballer's career can be quick, and when an offer like this comes in you have to think of your family.
"You want to be prepared for when you have to stop playing."
Earlier in the week, Oscar himself all but confirmed the move to China, saying it was '90 per cent done'.
He said: “It’s 90 per cent right. It just depends on some bureaucratic details.”
Chelsea are currently flying at the top of the Premier League, nine points clear of second-placed Liverpool, as Conte has masterminded a team record-equalling run of 11 straight top flight wins.
The Blues will be top for Christmas which if history is anything to go by has all but secured the title... never have Chelsea been top of the league on December 25 and NOT taken the crown.