5 Strikers AC Milan can sign instead of Ibrahimovic

AC Milan will not sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic, sporting director Leonardo has confirmed. The Rossoneri must look at other options in attack.

Alexandre PATO | Tianjin Quanjian

Another return to past. Just like Ibrahimovic, Alexandre Pato too is a former player of AC Milan and one of the most beloved among the Rossoneri fans. In, fact the last Serie A title AC Milan has won dates back to 2011 when both Pato and Ibrahimovic graced San Siro.

Paolo Maldini are Leonardo have contacted the versatile 29 year old who would gladly return to Milan. Alexandre has a great relationship with both and is already familiar with the Rossoneri environment. Just like Ibra he wouldn’t need time to adapt.

In China he seems to have found himself and the stats are clear. Pato has scored 36 goals in 60 appearances and has never suffered an injury. He’s at the top of his game and physically as well. Could Milan offer a new chance to the duck?

Alexandre Pato

Well, there is one problem. Pato has a one year remaining in his contract with Tianjin Quanjian and a 25 million euros release clause. The Rossoneri don’t want to invest such a high figure for a player that should be third choice in attack. However there is hope. The Chinese club are reportedly open to negotiate for a low fee and liberate themselves from Pato’s millionaire salary. The chances for a positive outcome look promising.