Orlando City SC confirmed the signing of Alexandre Pato for one year as a free agent, following his move to Sao Paulo from Brazil.
“We are very excited to welcome Duck to Orlando. He is a veteran player who has appeared in some of the best clubs in the world and has an internationally proven track record. The experience that Duck brings with him will be invaluable. for the club, ”Orlando City football operations executive vice president Luiz Muzzi said in a club statement. Duck is a high caliber player and we are excited to add another great goal to the top. “
Alexandre Pato, 31, began his professional career in Brazil with the International before establishing himself as one of the most important young stars in the world, breaking the record as the youngest goal scorer in a FIFA competition by playing in the Club World Cup at the age of 17 and securing a move to AC Milan.
Although he had problems with injuries, Pato made 117 appearances with the Giants in Serie A over the course of six seasons and scored 51 goals.
International in 27 occasions with the selection of Brazil, in its race also played with Chelsea and Villarreal, as well as in China, where it accumulated 30 goals in 47 appearances with Tianjin Tianhai. He then returned to Brazil, twice with Sao Paulo and once with the Corinthians.
Duck adds a proven goal scorer to an Orlando City team that already has a lot of danger with Nani, Chris Mueller, Daryl Dike and Maurice Pereyra.
The Lions are coming off their best season in MLS in 2020, reaching the MLS Playoffs for the first time and advancing to the final of the MLS is Back Special Tournament.