As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Oscar swimming in money as part of Chelsea move

Oscar's move to Chelsea from Internacional has immediately turned him into one of the richest footballers in the world.

The Sunday Mirror says Oscar and his agent took a £12.5m half-slice of the transfer paid by Chelsea, with Internacional getting the other 50 per cent.

The £6.25m payment to Oscar was above board, however, as the player and his advisor each owned a 25 per cent portion of his economic rights.

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free