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Really? Is there much chance of him moving on then?
Alexandre Pato has admitted he would like a better relationship with coach Massimiliano Allegri amid reports he is set for a move away from AC Milan.
Reports in France claim that Paris Saint Germain are in talks over a possible €50million deal for Pato, who has previously been linked with a transfer to England.
Now big-spending PSG could be ready to seal a deal for Pato, which would seemingly then pave the way for Carlos Tevez' deal with Milan.
And on Tuesday, Pato revealed that things are not as he would like with Allegri.
"I would like to have a more direct relationship with Allegri," he told the Corriere dello Sport.
"I won't say much more. If he thinks it is right to criticise me, then I have to keep my head down and work. I have to respect what the coach says.
"The fact remains, however, that if he has noticed something wrong with my game then he would be better to come directly to me so we can discuss it together."
Pato also admitted how much he loved working under Carlo Ancelotti - who coincidentally is being strongly linked with taking over at PSG.
"Carlo always spoke to me, told me what to do on the field," he said.
"If I have to improve [now] then [Allegri] has to recommend how. Champions must always move forward, they are expected to be the best.
"Every now and then Allegri will explain something to me, but a coach should always suggest to his players how to correct defects."
We have lots of strikers. We don't need another one unless we get rid of Berbatov, Owen and Diouf and even then it would just mean himself Welbeck and Hernandez all got too few games.
If we're going to spunk big money let's sort our midfield first.
I agree, I just think he's too much of a special player to pass up on. Like I said above, I'd happily see us let Diouf, Macheda and Owen go and sign Pato leaving us with 5 quality strikers, with different styles and attributes all around the right age.
Rooney, Pato, Welbeck, Hernandez and Berbatov.
I think he and Aguero will end up having a similar career.
Very very good players but not exactly one of the bests ever as they were expected to be.
Doubt we'll ever pay what Milan would ask for especially when you consider the strikers we have already and it goes without saying, that if and when he does move on, there'll be plenty of suitors offering shit loads of cash.
Isn't he quite injury prone?
If they are after Tevez, what do you realistically think they would demand for Pato?
He was storming the Serie A at 1830 years old today. Happy Birthday Pato!
How is he only a few years older than JLingz!??
Do you actually know the background story of Adriano?A Big time Charlie who didn't have the professionalism to make it. Similar to Adriano.
A Big time Charlie who didn't have the professionalism to make it. Similar to Adriano.
Yup. Very tragic. But a footballer who uses the death of a parent as an excuse to ditch their career and become an alcoholic, is not being honest with themselves.Do you actually know the background story of Adriano?
Right, and you would know better.Yup. Very tragic. But a footballer who uses the death of a parent as an excuse to ditch their career and become an alcoholic, is not being honest with themselves.
Bollocks.Yup. Very tragic. But a footballer who uses the death of a parent as an excuse to ditch their career and become an alcoholic, is not being honest with themselves.
A bit tasteless don't you think?Yup. Very tragic. But a footballer who uses the death of a parent as an excuse to ditch their career and become an alcoholic, is not being honest with themselves.
Look he was known to have a big taste for the Milan nightlife. That's what I was referring to initially. Then someone asked me if I didn't know his full story. But having a taste for the nightlife, and mourning a loved one for a period of time are 2 completely different things.A bit tasteless don't you think?
He was as highly rated as a young Neymar or a young Kaka when he was 18. Kaka never touched a drop of booze. Pato was known for his partying. So it's sad when they piss their potential away, but some players give up fighting as soon as they are financially secure.Thought he was going to be amazing as per the first page of this thread but it simply never happened.
Very forgettable international career bar the goal he scored on his debut.
He did actually play in the premier league it's easy to forget.
Wonder which one he chose
The weird thing about the Adriano story is he actually had his best season after the tragic death of his father. The following season it all caught up with him though.Do you actually know the background story of Adriano?
Everyone is unique and thinks differently to others, what if his father was his pillar of support and the one he relied on the most during his career? You can't just say he's not being honest with himself, he lost his father, that's going to effect even the most strongest willed of people.Yup. Very tragic. But a footballer who uses the death of a parent as an excuse to ditch their career and become an alcoholic, is not being honest with themselves.
Poor fella, what a great footballer.The weird thing about the Adriano story is he actually had his best season after the tragic death of his father. The following season it all caught up with him though.
Mentally and physically.
Still,what a legend he was on PES 6.
He was suffering from depression, not just because he 'had a taste for the night life'. Which makes me wonder if you know about Pato's story, which I don't, but I do know his promising career was ravaged by injuries. Would like to see some sources about his personality.Yup. Very tragic. But a footballer who uses the death of a parent as an excuse to ditch their career and become an alcoholic, is not being honest with themselves.
Brazilian press was sure he would go on to become Ronaldo's heir at the national team.
Him, Paulo Henrique Ganso and our own Anderson were supposed to be huge superstars but none of them had the work ethic for it