Pato Set For Milan Training Debut
Pato, the Brazilian wunderkind, will today undergo his debut training session with the Milan first team squad. The youngster, a big-money acquisition from Internacional this summer - could make his non-competitive debut tomorrow...
zoom - galleria Alexandre Pato yesterday declared himself "ready" to represent AC Milan and, upon arrival in Italy, restated his goal to do his new club proud.
"My flight went well and my family all came with me - that's the important thing," he said upon arrival in the peninsula.
"I'm delighed to be in Italy and will work to honour this famous jersey," he added.
Pato is ineligible to play professionally and competitively for the club until January 3 of next year, but could play in Thursday's exhibition clash with Dynamo Kiev. For now, though, he is simply aiming to train.
"I know Ronaldo and Kaka are waiting for me," he smiled.
After the Dynamo game tomorrow night, he's set to remain in Italy with the rossoneri.
He added, "I know that Milan drew with Fiorentina on Monday, and I saw some of the game on TV. I hope to watch the next one from the stands."
Coach Ancelotti, speaking in anticipation of the 15:00 (local time) training session, said, "When Pato arrives, we need to make special arrangements for him.
"So we don't need to think about signing any new strikers."
Pato has represented Brazil at U-20 level and was considered one of the hottest youth properties of the summer
Pato, the Brazilian wunderkind, will today undergo his debut training session with the Milan first team squad. The youngster, a big-money acquisition from Internacional this summer - could make his non-competitive debut tomorrow...
zoom - galleria Alexandre Pato yesterday declared himself "ready" to represent AC Milan and, upon arrival in Italy, restated his goal to do his new club proud.
"My flight went well and my family all came with me - that's the important thing," he said upon arrival in the peninsula.
"I'm delighed to be in Italy and will work to honour this famous jersey," he added.
Pato is ineligible to play professionally and competitively for the club until January 3 of next year, but could play in Thursday's exhibition clash with Dynamo Kiev. For now, though, he is simply aiming to train.
"I know Ronaldo and Kaka are waiting for me," he smiled.
After the Dynamo game tomorrow night, he's set to remain in Italy with the rossoneri.
He added, "I know that Milan drew with Fiorentina on Monday, and I saw some of the game on TV. I hope to watch the next one from the stands."
Coach Ancelotti, speaking in anticipation of the 15:00 (local time) training session, said, "When Pato arrives, we need to make special arrangements for him.
"So we don't need to think about signing any new strikers."
Pato has represented Brazil at U-20 level and was considered one of the hottest youth properties of the summer
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