ISTANBUL 

Brazilian midfielder Oscar returned to Sao Paulo on Tuesday on a three-year deal, after 14 years.

"I'm happy to be back in Brazil and to play for São Paulo, which is the club where I started, got my foundation, and became prominent. I'm happy about this opportunity to return, and so is my family," Oscar said in a statement.

"I'm grateful for the affection I've received on social media in the last few days, and I'll do my best to achieve great things together," he said.

Oscar, 33, after playing for Sao Paulo, went to Internacional, Chelsea and Shanghai Port, winning the 2013 UEFA Europa League, two English Premier League titles in 2015 and 2017), and the 2015 English League Cup with the Blues.

He scored 12 goals in 48 matches for Brazil.