Alexandre Pato

Athlete

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I don't think the physical part of English football would be a problem. When you get the ball, you need to be ready. The defenders here are very tough. I like that.

My special thing is my speed. I'm fast.

I could play, scored a goal; I showed that I can play in Europe, in England. Because many say that England is very difficult.

I played very well in AC Milan, but I had two years of injury problems. I needed to change team and the city for my mentality.

I love English football.

I remember my first time in the Champions League. I was 18, and it was Arsenal against Milan at The Emirates. The night before, I remember I put my music on my iPod. I was lying in bed, and I listened to the Champions League music. That was my Champions League debut, my first time. It was beautiful.

Before I came to Italy to play for Milan in 2007, I saw in the papers that my name was mentioned in connection with some English clubs.

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