Chelsea lodge another massive bid for Pato
Chelsea have been persistent considering the fact that Galliani has admitted numerous times that he would not be selling Alexandre Pato.
Reports from La Gazetta dello Sport has revealed that Vlado Lemic, Roman Abramovich’s right hand man was spotted in Milan yesterday to increase the bid for Pato. It is rumoured that Chelsea want to up there previous bid of 50 million euros to 60 million euros. If this is true, then it will be difficult for Galliani to turn down an offer of that size. Especially when Kaka was allowed to go for a similar amount.
Pato has previously said that he would decide his future after speaking to former coach, Carlo Ancelotti but recently has said that he wanted to stay with Milan.
Milan rejects major offer for Pato reveals Galliani
Galliani has revealed that a major bid for Pato has been made but Milan are not willing to sell the player after the departure of Kaka.
“Milan this year has resisted a monumental offer for Pato,” revealed Adriano Galliani.
“But I will not say which club made the offer,” added Galliani
Chelsea have been heavily linked to Pato but it is unlikely that he will be sold as President Berlusconi sees Pato as Kaka’s replacement.
“As for Pato, he will have an amazing career and I think that he can replace Kaka,” said Berlusconi.
Pato praises Ancelotti and hints a possible move to Chelsea
Only days after he pledged his loyalty to Milan, Pato has again brought up speculation that he could possibly move to Chelsea but only if Milan decide to sell him.
‘Carlo Ancelotti is a coach and a person who is very important to me. It was he who wanted me at Milan and when I was there he helped me grow as a player,’ said Pato in an interview with Corriere della Sera.
‘I feel I owe him a lot but I have a contract with Milan and it is up to Milan to decide my future.’
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