Closed Pato signs for Corinthians

[OneMoSalah 8,887]

It is crazy and such a shame because Pato has the natural ability to become one of the best players in the world but his injuries have made his career a nightmare! It could be a complete waste of 20 million or so to buy a player who has suffered from 14 injuries in 2 years. If your willing to do that then surely paying double that amount for say Cavani who isn't injury prone would be more of a beneficial deal, no?

No because I'd rather pay 20 million than 40 million, I think you've got to look for the better deals. Injury prone or not Pato is still amazing, in fact if he wasn't so injury prone we wouldn't be speaking about Cavani.

[DDA 9,983]

No because I'd rather pay 20 million than 40 million, I think you've got to look for the better deals. Injury prone or not Pato is still amazing, in fact if he wasn't so injury prone we wouldn't be speaking about Cavani.

I totally agree that Pato is still an amazing player and i have been a huge fan of his for a long time but having said that there isn't much logic in buying a player who suffers from 14 injuries in 2 years.

[Tricky 301]

Ahh I still remember Robben, guy spent more time injured than available and it had a negative effect on the team.

Pato is a great player, but with Torres, Lukaka and Sturridge playing for that one spot up front I'd consider it a waste of money (think of the £100k a week wages).

Far Breyer options out there, and we still need a RW!!

[Spike 12,049]

http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/10/27/chelsea-to-launch-bid-for-ac-milan-forward-alexandre-pato-as-blues-continue-striker-search/

Mr. Pato is being linked with us again. I'm one Pato's largest fans but his recurring thigh problems are a huge worry. Maybe it's the fault of the Milan Labs, maybe it's the fault of the managment playing him through injuries or maybe he is just naturally prone to injuries. But when he is fit and on his game, he is a match changer and a game winner.

But when it's all said an done, I'd rather have Pato injured and not scoring than Torres fit and not scoring. At least I'd have the hope that Pato will one day grow past his injuries; I'm all out of hope for Torres.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Pato is great striker when fit, very fast and his brazil dribbling and speed could beat any english defence, but as said, he is injury prone and he also lacks fitness right now.

I know its ridiculous, but if we would get him for 15-18mio, considering his injury problems, I would take him, but he is definately not worth more money due to risk. Rossi was also worth 30mio, but now with his injury problems, he is worth 15.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

No thanks. I am a big fan and still think this goal against Barca last year was one of the most BEASTLY play I've ever seen. But he's too injury prone and we're not desperate enough to be taking chances on him. I'll loan him, but not buying.

[RamiCFC9 258]

Pato is the brazillian Sturridge imho.Bit more talented but alot more injury prone.

[Beepu 1,714]

Always liked Pato since the first I saw him play for Internacionale in the CWC, really too bad hes so injury prone. Injuries really stalled his career, if he was fit 90% of the season he wouldve been one of the best for sure.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

No thanks one marin is enough.

[Las7 951]

I'd honestly take Torres ahead of Pato at the moment - players like him are a huge risk. We have all seen Kaka post injury failing to break into Real's first eleven - same would happen to Pato his physical traits have been severely hampered by his recurring injuries.

[OneMoSalah 8,887]

If Pato can get himself back fit for the majority of this season then next summer why not? Amazing pace, great finisher and dribbler. Still only 22 or 23 too.. been around for ages it seems.

[TheCount 146]

He was pretty poor of what ive seen of him lately, shame he got so injured.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

Really feel for him, injuries blighted his enormous potential. Still, Corinthians are getting a player who without injuries can be a world beater for around 12 million. Maybe there medical team will do better for him. Putting that all in perspective its quite strange, but understandable I guess, how we've always gone after and injury prone Pato for around 30 mill and haven't seemed to of enquired for the same package at 10-12million.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

We should buy him, just to say we did. Then sell him

[OneMoSalah 8,887]

Well apparently Brazil are miles ahead of Europe in terms of the medical side of football. Scolari's WC winning team in 2002, before it started Ronaldo and Rivaldo were injured and didn't look like they'd make the opening games but their medical team got them fit in time for it. Maybe if the Corinithans medical staff get Pato back to being Pato he'll come back to Europe in a year or two.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

Well apparently Brazil are miles ahead of Europe in terms of the medical side of football. Scolari's WC winning team in 2002, before it started Ronaldo and Rivaldo were injured and didn't look like they'd make the opening games but their medical team got them fit in time for it. Maybe if the Corinithans medical staff get Pato back to being Pato he'll come back to Europe in a year or two.

I don't know. We've had magic water for ages. One second, you're rolling around in unimaginable agony and with one spray, you're up and running like brand new.

[Jase 43,479]

It's now official! He has gone to Corinthians.

http://www.football-italia.net/29028/official-pato-joins-corinthians

Alexandre Pato has officially completed his transfer from Milan to Corinthians for €15m, pending a medical.

The striker had made it clear he wanted a return to Brazil this month and negotiations were finalised with Vice-President Adriano Galliani this evening.

At 21.00 GMT Corinthians announced the deal was complete and released a picture of Pato wearing their team jersey.

“Over the next few days Pato will undergo medical tests and sign the four-year contract. Corinthians have bought 100 per cent of the economic rights of Pato for €15m.”

The statement also confirmed in future sales, Corinthians are to gain 60 per cent of the rights and Pato would get 40 per cent.

Will leave this thread open for awhile in case of any reactions or comments before locking the thread.

[St Abramovich 175]

Can't believe no european club is willing to take a gamble at that price. Completely class on his day.

[GermanBlue 82]

Eternal talent, but never really became the player he could've become with that potential.

Can't believe no european club is willing to take a gamble at that price. Completely class on his day.

He wanted to return to Brazil, because he felt uncomfortable and was unhappy in Milan.

[Damo810 5]

Can't believe no european club is willing to take a gamble at that price. Completely class on his day.

Too bad each of those days were 6 months apart, every other day in between he was injured. His goals per game ratio had been falling back a bit the last few years as well. Had so much potential, but he just didn't have the physical requirement to use it. Also the fact he couldn't hack it in Italy, where the pace of the game has fell dramatically over the last few years means he almost certainly wouldn't hack it in the more competitive Euro leagues. He'll get his chance to build himself backup in Brazil, but I fear this is the last we hear of him, certainly on a European stage anyways.