The 18-year-old Pato signed for Milan from Internacional in the summer. However due to Italian football regulations regarding non-EU minors, he is ineligible to play competitively for the European Champions until January.
Nicknamed ‘The Duck’, Pato is regarded as one of the most exciting young prospects in world football in recent years and there are high hopes for him in Italy. However Brazil legend Cafu has a few words of caution.
"I think he's a great player, but he still has to show a lot, we are all eagerly waiting for January when we will be able to see him play,” the ex-Roma star said.
“But Pato has to remain calm, he has to insert himself gradually in the Italian football scene, but no one should hold overly high expectations of him. Off the pitch he is a good lad, he comes from a good family.
"Kaká really had to show his worth, and when he came we already had Rui Costa and Leonardo in the team.
“However around Pato there has been too much expectation, we have to be cautious and take care of Alexandre because much patience is needed with a young player like him."
Nicknamed ‘The Duck’, Pato is regarded as one of the most exciting young prospects in world football in recent years and there are high hopes for him in Italy. However Brazil legend Cafu has a few words of caution.
"I think he's a great player, but he still has to show a lot, we are all eagerly waiting for January when we will be able to see him play,” the ex-Roma star said.
“But Pato has to remain calm, he has to insert himself gradually in the Italian football scene, but no one should hold overly high expectations of him. Off the pitch he is a good lad, he comes from a good family.
"Kaká really had to show his worth, and when he came we already had Rui Costa and Leonardo in the team.
“However around Pato there has been too much expectation, we have to be cautious and take care of Alexandre because much patience is needed with a young player like him."
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