Alexandre Pato AC Milan return rumours – Chinese Super League star linked with San Siro move alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic
- Brazilian enjoyed best spell of career with Serie A side, winning the 2010-11 title
- Tianjin Quanjian forward has a year to left on his contract while Swede might be available from MLS side LA Galaxy on loan
With the Chinese Super League season over, rumours linking Tianjin Quanjian forward Alexandre Pato with a return to European football are only set to increase.
In recent weeks the Brazilian has been reported as a target for former club AC Milan, who are also said to be in the market for another of their ex-strikers Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Pato was absent from the Tianjin side’s all Chinese line-up for the final game of the season. Perhaps he was busy with the local fire service.
The Brazilian has embraced his time in China, where he regularly posts about his life on social media. He was most recently pictured dressed in uniform with local firefighters on his Instagram account.
He scored in the 2-2 draw with Changchun Yatai last week to make it 15 league goals for the season and ensuring that his side stayed in the CSL next season.
It remains to be seen if Pato will be there to see out the final year of his contract.
There are bound to be changes in store at Tianjin Quanjian, where South Korean head coach Choi Kang-hee has already been employed for next season.
Choi, who spent the last five years at K-League side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors where the club won three of the last four league titles, replaces Paulo Sousa.