Comments post Pato's debut
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Careca: Pato will be the best of the best !!
Pato played his first game against Napoli. And Carlo Ancelotti said that he was of a similar mold to Careca.
Careca: "Pato will become the best player in the history of this sport, he his very fast and physically strong, with just a glimpse on the Gkeeper he makes his decision in split seconds, and Pato has a big hunger for winning."
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Ancelotti: Pato ? He's mature and calm !
And finally Pato played his first match for AC Milan, which was a success. Pato was an integral part of the team yesterday, and he was decisive in helping his team get the 3 points, his movement and skill, and above, all his goal.
Radio Rai had an interview with Carlo Ancelotti on Pato: "He is a very mature player for his age. He was able to play with extreme coldness in this game, at the same time he enjoyed the game. Pato was determined to play, after being stopped from playing for six months, he lived this reality calmly. And I gave him the piece f mind during those times, as he waited with calmness, and had time to meet his new team mates and get to know them better. But I never told him anything before the match, in my opinion he didn't need any motivation from my part. Pato has great speed, excellent movement and agility, and great speed in preparation."
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Seedorf to SKY: Pato has a great talent that which can help Milan
Clarence Seedorf, Milan'd Dutch midfielder talked to SKY about the rising star Alexandre Pato.
Seedorf said: "He has talent but he has to nurture it, and I will be the first to help him build the right atmosphere to help him do that. Ale has to grow and get better in a positive way so he can respond to Milan's needs. I hope he has a excellent professional career."
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Ronaldo: Is Pato my heir ? He has to take his own road.
After a Magical night in the San Siro, the complements are not running short for the ROssoneri's new star Alexandre Pato, who scored his first goal on his debut.
Ronaldo, who was one of the reasons Pato choose Milan, talked about the game with reference to the new phenomeno: "It was very exciting to play with Pato. Is he my heir ? I don't know, he is very young but strong, he just needs to find his own route. He was a spectacle on the pitch, but he needs to find the right balance as not to find it difficult on the pitch."
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Paolo Maldini: Pato needs to feel that he is a part of this team.
Payo joining Milan, might be the best thing to ever happen to him. As he is now standing in the middle of the most experienced and successful team on earth. Where he can learn from legends such as Paolo Maldini.
Il Capitano talked after the match, giving valuable pointers to Pato: "This teenager has a great personality along with skill and technical ability. There was a lot of pressure surrounding him, I don't know if he read the daily news or not, but he took the pitch with extreme calmness. From now on, he has to play on a consistent basis with the team, so that he feels he's a part of the team, and to help him develop his raw talent and nurture it as best possible. The secret is to make him feel that he is part of the group."
P.S. Pato signed a contract with both Dolce & Gabbana and Nike.
This post has been edited by Rossoneri7: Jan 15 2008, 05:01 AM