Pato seals loan move to Chelsea

Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato has secured a six-month loan move from Corinthians to Chelsea, according to sources in Brazil. The Blues have agreed to terms with the 26-year-old, with an option to make the move permanent in the summer transfer window. Pato’s current club, Corinthians, had reportedly stated that they wanted the forward to move on though the deal has not yet been officially confirmed by Chelsea. Once touted as Brazil’s next rising star, Pato has 10 goals in 27 appearances for his country, but he has not made a Brazil squad since 2013. He signed for AC Milan in 2007 from Internationale scoring 16 Serie A goals in 43 performances, but struggled towards the end of a five-year spell and returned to Brazil with Corinthians in January 2013.