AC Milan deny talks with Chelsea for Alexandre Pato

10 August 2009 09:02
Pato has been strongly linked with a move to Chelsea, now managed by former Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti, all summer and the Rossoneri turned down a "monster offer" for the Brazil forward over a month ago, while fresh reports resurfaced on Sunday morning. The Rossoneri dismissed the story outright with a statement on their website. It read: "With regards to the rumours circulated by the English press, AC Milan clarify and reaffirm that there are no negotiations ongoing with Chelsea regarding Alexandre Pato, and that the player is absolutely non transferable." Pato, who is under contract until June 2012, finished as Milan's second highest scorer behind Kaka in Serie A last season with 15 goals in 36 appearances. It is unlikely the Rossoneri would be swayed by a huge offer having already cashed in around £56m from the sale of Kaka to Real Madrid at the beginning of the summer. Ancelotti, who also dismissed a report linking Chelsea with Pato, admitted no more signings are expected. "It is not true because Pato is a Milan player," Ancelotti said. "He is a young player and Milan believe a lot in Pato. They sold Kaka and now Pato is an important player for them."

Source: Telegraph