Ancelotti denies Pato deal

09 August 2009 21:23
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has once more denied reports linking him with a move for AC Milan's Alexandre Pato.[LNB] The striker has been linked with a reunion with former boss Ancelotti at Stamford Bridge, after the Rossoneri reportedly turned down a "monster offer" for the Brazilian earlier in the summer.[LNB]Milan rubbished stories on Sunday implying they are in discussions with the Blues over a €52million (£44m) move for the 19-year-old, and a possible loan back for one season.[LNB]And Ancelotti moved quickly to confirm there were no ongoing negotiations between the two clubs.[LNB]"There will be no new players here at Chelsea," he said.[LNB]"It is not true about Pato. He is a Milan player. Milan believe a lot in Pato, because they have sold Kaka, and so he is now a very important player.[LNB]"It is not true that Chelsea did offer for him."[LNB]The young South American, who is under contract with the Rossoneri until June 2012, finished as Milan's second highest scorer in Serie A last term with 15 goals in 36 games.[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports