Chelsea
have announced the signing of Alexandre Pato on loan until the end of the
season.
The Brazil forward passed a medical earlier in the week and has now
completed the formalities of his temporary move from Corinthians.
Pato's career has stalled since he made his Milan debut as a teenager in
2008, and he left Europe for home and Corinthians in 2013, the same year he
won the most recent of his 27 international caps.
The 26-year-old has since spent time on loan at Sao Paulo, but Chelsea's
interim boss Guus Hiddink on Friday denied the deal represents a gamble.
And Pato told his new club's website: "I am so happy to sign for Chelsea. It
is a dream for me. I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know my
new team-mates and cannot wait to play.
"I thank Chelsea for their support and hope I can repay this faith to the
club and its fans."
Pato joins compatriots Willian, Oscar and Kenedy at Stamford Bridge in the
week another Brazilian Ramires completed a move to China.
Chelsea have also confirmed the departure of youngster Charly Musonda, who
has joined Spanish side Real Betis on loan.
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