AC Milan: The call of the foot of Alexandre Pato
Orlando City star Alexandre Pato says he is ready to return to AC Milan if technical director Paolo Maldini ever calls him. Alexandre Pato played for AC Milan from 2007 to 2013 and was considered a big hope for the Italian club and Brazilian football. He burst onto the scene with the club to become Brazil’s next big star.
Pato dreams of a return home
Although his career has taken him to clubs like Corinthians, Villarreal, Tianjin Tianhai, Sao Paulo and now Orlando City since his departure, Pato says he misses Italy and would love to return to Milan. “I feel good in Orlando and I have a contract here, but Maldini knows I’m ready to come back”Alexandre Pato told Gazetta dello Sport.
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“I’m more mature, I have a different attitude towards football and I could be more useful to young players. I miss Italy and Italians. I always tell my wife: “One day I’ll take you to Italy and you’ll understand what I’m talking about”, added the Orlando star.
Pato was ‘too alone’ at Milan
“For me, Milan was a fundamental city. I learned a lot of things and I miss everything about Milan. I would like to come back to this club. After all, there are a lot of players of a certain age in Serie HAS “a conclusion by Alexandre Pato.
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The striker originally joined Milan in January 2008, scoring 63 goals in 150 appearances. After a brilliant start to his Serie A career, Pato was plagued with numerous injuries which led to his departure from the club.
He wished his parents were there to help him deal with the difficulties he encountered in Europe. “The club gave me everything they could“, did he declare. “I love Milan, but I was alone in difficult times. I was very young when I arrived. My parents spent time with me, but then they returned to Brazil. If they had been with me, I would have received more support.”