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Chelsea Trail Young Star Tuesday 9th June 2009
New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is trying to bring AC Milan attacker Alexandre Pato to Stamford Bridge, according to reports.
The 19-year-old rose to prominence under Ancelotti at the San Siro and could be the flair player that Chelsea fans desperately want to unlock the door of opposition defences.
Pato has scored 23 goals in 51 appearances for the Italian giants since joining from Brazilian club Internacional in 2007 but could be ready to move away from the Rossoneri.
Fantasy Stakes players will know that the new Chelsea manager is likely to make changes to his squad and will have the full backing of billionaire owner Roman Abramovich.
The Blues finished third in the Premier League last season and will be looking to bring in new players to strengthen their domestic campaign next term.
Pato is regarded as one of the world’s brightest young stars and the Brazil international could well be the missing piece in Chelsea’s jigsaw.
He told Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport: “Before deciding my future I want to talk with him (Ancelotti). At the end of June, after the Confederations Cup in South Africa, I will talk with the Milan directors.”
Chelsea’s key players John Terry and Frank Lampard have urged Roman Abramovich to bankroll new boss Ancelotti in a bid to challenge champions Manchester United next season.
The likes of David Villa and Frank Ribery have been linked with moves to west London but Pato will also be seen as a player who could light up Stamford Bridge.
Fantasy football players may not see Pato as the answer to Chelsea’s problems but Ancelotti will be keen to make a big-name signing to satisfy the fans.
With Kaka moving to Real Madrid in a record-breaking move, this summer may see a number of big-money transfers.
Kaka stated that his move to Spain was an attempt to ease the financial troubles at AC Milan. If the problems are as bad as feared then Pato might be ushered out sooner rather than later.
