Deal for 10 million Euros for Pato nearing completion according to CalcioNews24:

 

http://www.calcionews24.com/chelsea-e-quasi-fatta-per-pato-i-dettagli-473577.html

If the price is as cheap as being reported and hes on low wages, in relation to others in the league, I think it makes sense.

 

It also, IMO, shows hes willing to forego the mega money iun a nothing league in Asia to try and have a nother shot at the Elite level in Europe, had he not turned into a party animal and had those serious injuries so young, theres no telling how he could have turned out and what level he'd be at now, much higher than the ones hes currently operating at.

 

So if its cheap and hes willing to put in the effort and bring some goals, it could be the bargain of the year.

I know youtube is no way to judge a player but you have to say he looks sharp and skilfull in the scout nation videos. Certainly doesn't look like a flop.

 

think he's always been a very talented player, mate, just unfortunately another very promising player who's career has been injury stricken. 

think he's always been a very talented player, mate, just unfortunately another very promising player who's career has been injury stricken.

Yeah I suppose its just injuries can hamper players abilities too (Falcao)

Can;t be any worse than Falcao

he is only 26 though and there is the possibility (hope) that he can go a sustained period without injuries if he joins. i read somewhere though that england has one of, or if not the worst injury records in europe. apparently the climate is a big issue compared to warmer climates such as spain. 

I'm sure some of us said this about Falcao, Torres and Shevchenko.

We can't sign quality strikers so I'm expecting this one to be another disaster.

Would still prefer Berahino

just don't the guy take pks

Lol stupid penalty but if the keeper dives and it goes in we all think it's pretty sweet deep down :p

i think sometimes you just have to bury it, better to sky it than that

Just imagine we will have Remy/Falcao/Pato all out injured in a couple of months time, scary thought  Last thing we need is another striker with injury problem

I for one am excited to get Pato, especially for 10 mil. The kid only has one direction to go. He was arguably the best young player in the world at one time and had to deal with hitting bottom. Coming to this league may provide some big motivation for him. It's not a huge fee so not a ton of pressure

I feel like he will be another Cuadrado. I actually can't believe we are buying him and not Alex Texiera.

Edited January 20, 201610 yr by Michael440

should have sign charlie austin 

should have sign charlie austin

Or the guy who always scores against us who just went to Norwich.

Just imagine we will have Remy/Falcao/Pato all out injured in a couple of months time, scary thought Last thing we need is another striker with injury problem

Should keep bamford. Really don't understand our board. Pato i won't speak of til he's playing here as he may stay injury free with us, but while we have remy and falcao constantly injured you would think we would have faith with bamford.

I feel like he will be another Cuadrado. I actually can't believe we are buying him and not Alex Texiera.

To be fair, Pato has played in the Italian league before and has done well. Teixera has only ever played in Ukraine.

To be fair, Pato has played in the Italian league before and has done well. Teixera has only ever played in Ukraine.

He turned to dog sh*t in Italy though, he done well as a youngster but his form nosedived and he stated he hated living in Europe.

And he went on to be dog sh*t in Brazil. Corinthians fans hate him and want him sold.

Got disaster written all over it.

Edited January 20, 201610 yr by Zola

Not seen very much of him this season other than that youtube video...then again those videos made Falcao look a player last season

We are running out of time regardless so I'm getting nervous now.

I hope he'll prove me wrong but i'm not optimistic with this transfer.

Oh well, Sturridge and Wilshere might have a new wardmate soon.

I would rather Bamford but he is not looking like getting a sniff atm

A verbal agreement has been reached for Pato to join Chelsea. Contract just needs to be signed. [@MauroCezarESPN]

looks like this is going to happen, well don't want to judge him yet but can't say im excited 

I know youtube is no way to judge a player but you have to say he looks sharp and skilfull in the scout nation videos. Certainly doesn't look like a flop.

NO!!! He must be sh*t because everyone on twitter who hasn't seen him since he left milan says he is and we must not sign him and play Abraham

 

150 apps  63 goals for Milan

 

95 apps 38 goals for Sao Paulo

Edited January 20, 201610 yr by RickUK