AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato plans to hold talks with former
boss and new Chelsea coach Carlo
Ancelotti before deciding if he will quit the San Siro and move
to Stamford Bridge.
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Pato: Star to leave Milan?
The 19-year-old Brazil international was taken to Serie A by
Ancelotti in 2007 and the Italian coach is eager to continue his
protégé's education in the Premier League.
"At the end of June, after the Confederations Cup in South
Africa, I will meet with the Rossoneri executives and speak about
my future," Pato told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "But before
that happens, I will speak to Ancelotti.
"He is an extraordinary man. It's thanks to Ancelotti that I
have been able to emerge at AC Milan and in Italian football.
Before I decide my future, I want to talk to him."
Pato added: "It's an honour to be liked by a club like
Chelsea"
The former Internacional star, who scored 15 Serie A goals for
the Rossoneri last season, is under contract at Milan until 2012
but may be persuaded to quit the club after seeing compatriot and
team-mate Kaka leave to join Real Madrid on Monday.
Media reports have linked Milan with the quick purchase of
Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko to try to quell the unrest caused by
the Kaka sale. Dzeko is also being tracked by Arsenal.