Alexandre
Pato will complete his loan move to Chelsea on Thursday as Corinthians
attempt to tie the striker down to a new contract, the Brazilian giants'
sporting director has confirmed. Sources told CCS on
Tuesday that Pato is to undergo a medical and finalise the terms of a
six-month loan move to Stamford Bridge, after Corinthians gave up on the
possibility of a permanent sale in January.
At a news conference
to unveil Corinthians signing Guilherme, sporting director Eduardo
Ferreira confirmed that Pato will be unveiled as a Chelsea player as
soon as talks between the player's agent and Corinthians president
Roberto de Andrade reach completion.
"We
are nearing a deal for Pato and I can't guarantee the time of the loan
and the value," Ferreira said. "Based on my conversation with Roberto
[de Andrade, Corinthians president], this will be resolved on Thursday.
"Alexandre
Pato is on his way to a resolution of his situation and that will be
with Chelsea. Roberto de Andrade is working out a few things with Gilmar
Veloz [Pato's agent]. Between today Wednesday and Thursday all the
details will be finalised. We hope to have all the details and
something 100 percent formalised."
"We
are trying to tie up the contract in the best way possible so that
Corinthians does not lose financially," he added. "Now, because of the
legalities, we are discussing the details with Roberto and Gilmar Veloz.
But we no longer are in talks with Pato."
Speaking to Sky Sports
News at Heathrow Airport shortly after arriving on Wednesday afternoon,
Pato said that he cannot wait to join up with his new teammates.
Asked
how he felt at the prospect of joining Chelsea, Pato replied: "So
happy. I come here for my dream. Chelsea is my new home. Thanks to the
Chelsea supporters, thanks to my fans on Instagram, Twitter and
Facebook.
"I need to play, I need to... I don't know what to say
because I'm so happy. I'm very anxious. I want to get to know my new
friends, my new team. I really want to play at Chelsea."
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