Alexandre Pato is ready to kick it in Spain…
The 26-year-old Brazilian soccer star will be presented on Monday as the newest member of Spain’s Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D.
Pato, who previously played for Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, will join Villarreal for the next four seasons.
He’ll be presented on Monday in a ceremony in the Paraje Ermita de la Virgen de Gracia Villarreal.
According to sources at Corinthians, Pato’s transfer will cost the Spanish side to pay Corinthians three million euros, of them 40 percent for the player.
Pato has played for Brazilian side Internacional, AC Milan, Corinthians, Sao Paulo and Chelsea.
At the beginning of 2016, Chelsea acquired the player, who won’t debut with the Blues until April 2. Despite only playing two matches he scored one goal for the London side.
According to the Villarreal official website, Pato has also had a long career with the Brazilian National Team, making his first appearance in 2008 and playing 28 matches, scoring 10 goals.
He has also been a member of the U20 National Team (12 matches, 8 gols) and the Olympic National Team (10 matches, 2 goals).