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Photo: Chelsea agree January deal for top class attacking player, Midfielder poses in club shirt

Chelsea have confirmed their agreement with Chinese club Shanghai SIPG for the Brazilian attacking midfielder Oscar.

The statement on Chelsea’s official website read: “Chelsea Football Club and Shanghai SIPG have agreed terms for the permanent transfer of Oscar”.

Chelsea Football Club and Shanghai SIPG have agreed terms for the permanent transfer of Oscar… https://t.co/7izeugHu1J

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 23, 2016

The 25-year-old will move to the Chinese Super League when the transfer window opens next month.

Oscar will join up with the former Chelsea coach Andre Villas-Boas at Shanghai and will cost the Chinese club around £60 million if recent reports are to be believed.