Milan have rejected a 'monumental' offer for Brazil
international Alexandre Pato, according to Rossoneri vice-president
Adriano Galliani.
Pato, 19, has attracted interest from Chelsea this summer and
stated recently that he is keen to talk to new Blues boss Carlo
Ancelotti who has already made the move from the San Siro to
Stamford Bridge.
The forward subsequently reaffirmed his commitment to Milan and
the Italian club, having already lost Kaka to Real Madrid, have
been forceful in stating that Pato will not be allowed to leave
under any circumstances.
Galliani has demonstrated as much again by confirming that the
club have deflected a determined attempt to lure Pato away from the
Serie A side.
"Milan this year has resisted a monumental offer for Pato," said
Galliani. "But I will not say which club made the offer."
Recent reports have claimed that Chelsea are hoping to use
Didier Drogba in a swap deal to sign Pato.
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