Alexandre Pato joining Chelsea

Alexandre Pato

The Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato is happy to be joining Chelsea after the end of the Brazilian season.

Pato, 26, is reported to join Chelsea on loan until the end of the season with a view to a permanent switch. “I am so happy – Chelsea is my new home,” Pato stold Sky Sports News. “Thanks Chelsea for the support and thanks for my fans and my Instagram, Twitter and Facebook followers.

“I need to play. I don’t know what to say because I am so happy. I am very anxious. I want to know my new friends, the new players, and the team. I really want to play for Chelsea.”

Pato, who has been capped 27 times for Brazil, but has not played since November, is reported to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge later on Wednesday.