London's "Chelsea" announced that they have acquired "Corinthians" forward Alexandre Pato, thus putting an end to long-standing rumors. Former "Milan" striker is rented until the end of the season. There is no announcement about the possibility of permanently acquiring the Brazilian. In an interview for the club's official website, Pato said he was happy and, as usual, talked about his dreams coming true. "I am very happy to sign a contract with Chelsea," said the footballer. "This is my dream. I can't wait to meet and get to know my new teammates and I can't wait to play." "Thank you to Chelsea for their support and I hope to repay this belief to both the club and its fans." Pato, who arrived at "Milan" in 2007, was considered one of the most promising players in the world. However, although he initially did well, his career in Italy was marred by injuries. In 2013, he returned to his native Brazil, where he represented not only Corinthians but also "Sao Paolo" team. In total, representing Milan, the striker scored 63 goals in over 150 matches. Meanwhile, "Swansea" announced the acquisition of Verona's "Chievo" attacking leader Alberto Paloschi. The striker from Italy signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Welsh club, but the transfer fee was not disclosed. This season, the 26-year-old player scored eight goals in 21 matches in the "Serie A" championship. Throughout his four-and-a-half-year career in Verona, Paloschi played 153 matches, scoring 45 goals.
