Pato played for Sao Paulo for the third time in his career. Photo: Sao Paulo.
“Me and the team met in 2014. I spent many great moments in my career with the team and the fans here. Today, I return to what is considered my second home.” Pato said in a video posted on the Sao Paulo homepage on May 26.
This is the third time that the former AC Milan striker plays for Sao Paulo. The 33-year-old striker played for the Brazilian club between 2014-15 and 2019–20, scoring 35 goals in 107 games.
Globo revealed that Pato asked for permission to practice in Sao Paulo in February after knee surgery. After that, the former Milan striker expressed his desire to play for Sao Paulo when he recovered from his injury. Head coach Dorival Junior decided to recruit Pato to help increase the depth of the club’s attack.
Pato’s income level was not disclosed. Globo said the 33-year-old striker will receive a solid salary and bonuses based on performances on the pitch. Before returning to Brazil, Pato played 27 games and scored 4 goals for Orlando City in the MLS. He was not allowed to renew the contract with this team.
Constant injuries have ruined Pato’s career. Statistics in 6 years playing at Milan, the Brazilian striker has 14 injuries. Pato’s absence from the Italian club is 69 matches, more than half of the total number of matches played in this country (117).
After his time at Milan, Pato adventured in many big and small clubs including Chelsea, Corinthians, Villarreal or Tianjin Tianhai but could not revive his career.
“People started speculating that I was too playful and had no desire to compete. Actually I was just a kid at the time. I did party, but not as much as people say,” Pato said. know.
Duy Luan | 14:14 May 27, 2023
