New Chelsea signing Alexandre Pato has spoken out about why he joined the club.
Pato has arrived at the Stamford Bridge club on loan from Brazilian club Corinthians.
He left AC Milan in 2012, and n recent years has struggled with loss of form and injuries.
And he revealed that the need to look after his body at the age of 26 played a role in his decision.
Pato said: “I went to Brazil to learn more about my body and my physique: what to do before training, during training, after training, even after the match.
“I learned a lot about myself and how to look after myself, and now Chelsea have opened the doors to me for this opportunity, I am very happy to be back in Europe.”
Pato will be looking to recapture the form and promise he showed when he first arrived at Milan at the age of 17.
He added that he is looking forward to his time with Chelsea.
“Since I arrived I have been made to feel very welcome. All the players have helped me settle a lot and that is a big thing.
“They will help me express myself with freedom on the pitch and to be incorporated into the team.
“The coach met me here at Cobham and introduced me to all the staff from all the different departments.
“He has given me the support to have a great rest of season at Chelsea.”
By Steve Osborne                     @BlizzardSteve75
