Orlando City SC has confirmed the signing of Alexandre Pato for one year as a free agent, after his internship in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
“We are very excited to welcome Pato to Orlando. He is a veteran player who has appeared in some of the best clubs in the world and has a proven track record internationally. Pato’s experience with him will be invaluable. for the club. “Orlando City Football Executive Vice President Luiz Muzzi said in a statement to the club. Pato is a great player and we are excited to add another great goal at the top. “
Alexandre Pato, 31, began his professional career in Brazil with Internacional, before establishing himself as one of the most important young stars in the world, breaking the record as the youngest scorer in a FIFA competition, playing at the Club World Cup at the age of 17 and securing his license for AC Milan.
Although he struggles with injuries, Pato has participated in 117 appearances for the Serie A giants in six seasons and scored 51 goals.
International 27 times with the Brazilian national team, in his career he also played with Chelsea and Villarreal, as well as in China, where he accumulated 30 goals in 47 appearances with Tianjin Tianhai. Then he returned to Brazil, twice with Sao Paulo and once with the Corinthians.
Pato adds a proven scorer to an already endangered Orlando City team from Nani, Chris Mueller, Daryl Dike and Mauricio Pereyra.
The Lions are having their best season in MLS in 2020, reaching the MLS Playoffs for the first time and advancing to the MLS final is the Back Special Tournament.