Former Chelsea flop Alexandre Pato is set to return to football after being released from MLS side Orlando City after sustaining a serious knee injury last September.
The Brazilian spent half of the season on loan with the Blues from Corinthians during the 2015/16 season but only made two appearances as caretaker manager Guus Hiddink did not want to give the striker regular opportunities. This.
The 33-year-old has since had spells in Spain, China, Brazil and the US, but is now a free agent after leaving Orlando in January.
Pato began his career in his native Brazil with Internacional but made a name for himself in Italy with AC Milan, scoring 63 goals in 150 appearances between 2007 and 2013.
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He returned to Brazil with Corinthians before being loaned for two years at Sao Paulo and briefly at Stamford Bridge. Now, according to reports, the veteran may be about to have his third time in Sao Paulo, after his second between 2019 and 2020.
The free agent has undergone rehabilitation at the Brazilian Serie A club's training ground while recovering from a knee injury and according to UOL Esporte, Pato's former side can now offer him a replacement. contract worth just £8,000/week.
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With 27 appearances and 10 goals for Brazil, the 33-year-old's career is certainly odd, but a return to top football in his homeland could be just what he needs to end his time. soccer competition. a football player, albeit underpaid even by the standards of the Brazilian elite.
The deal runs until the end of 2023, with Sao Paulo having a lackluster start to the season by their standards, picking up eight points from their opening five games against six-time champions Brazil, who are seventh in Serie A. A. Furthermore, once a giant of Brazilian football, Sao Paulo has not lifted a major title since 2012 by winning the Copa Sudamericana and has not won Serie A since 2008.
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While Pato may not be the answer to their title drought, the 33-year-old's experience can certainly help the Brazilian side while the striker himself receives new opportunities to play. professional.
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