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Milan eye Brazilian duoThursday 10 May, 2007Milan scout Leonardo has confirmed that the Rossoneri are following Ze Roberto of Santos and Alexandre Pato of Porto Alegre.
The Rossoneri are planning for the transfer market as they look to challenge Inter for next season’s Scudetto and have eyed the Brazilian duo, who had already been paired with the San Siro outfit last year.
“We are looking for players who can adapt well to Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical scheme,†Leonardo told the Brazilian website Globesporte.com.
“Ze Roberto of Santos is definitely one of those players,†added the former Rossonero midfielder, who will switch to a coaching role at Milanello in July.
“We are also interested in Pato, although we believe that he might need some time to mature before playing in Europe,†concluded the 1994 World Cup winner.
The 32-year-old Ze Roberto had already seemed set for a move to the Rossoneri last summer, but the transfer failed because of a knee injury.
However, the South American has since enjoyed an excellent season with Santos and will be free to leave in June, when is 10-month contract ends.
As for Pato, the 17-year-old is also a reported target for Inter and Juventus after impressing as the Selecao triumphed in the South American Under-20s Championship in Paraguay this January.
channel4 We need both. Ze Roberto would be an excellent sub and Pato is great but Leonardo is right, he looks too Braziliany... they should all learn from Ricky!! (IMG:
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Anyway, we'll sign Ze Roberto but not Pato... maybe in 15 years?