Chelsea have confirmed that they have signed Brazil international Oscar, with a deal worth around £25 million thought to have been completed.
The Blues are on a squad revamp mission this summer, and the South American joins the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Marko Marin and Eden and Thorgan Hazard as the latest players for the Stamford Bridge outfit.
Despite the playmaker being on international duty for Brazil at the Olympics, Chelsea have confirmed that a deal has been concluded.
Roberto Di Matteo is excited by the new player’s arrival, and feels he can be an important player for the side in 2012-13.
“He is a fantastic player, one of the youngest to push through to the Brazilian national team and he will be a fantastic signing for us,” the Italian told the side’s official website.
“Oscar is a very exciting young talent, a creative midfield player who scores goals. He will add a lot of options and solutions for us in midfield.”
By Gareth McKnight
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