Confirmed: Chelsea finally announce January deal for international striker

CHELSEA have completed the signing of Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato.

 



Alexandre Pato has completed his move to Stamford Bridge



 

The Brazil international has arrived at Stamford Bridge on a loan deal and will remain at the Premier League champions until the end of the season.

And the 26-year-old, who flew to London on Wednesday to finalise the deal, can't wait to get to work at the Premier League champions.

 

He said on the deal: “I am so happy to sign for Chelsea. It is a dream for me. I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know my new team-mates and cannot wait to play.

“I thank Chelsea for their support and hope I can repay this faith to the club and its fans.”

 

Today I'm really happy to become a player of this huge and special club! I never gave up on my dream of coming back to play in Europe and now Chelsea is helping me to make this dream come true. Thanks a lot for all the support of my family, Chelsea team and the fans !!! Today's is a happy day!⚽️💙 #cfc #chelseafc #london #dreamcometrue @chelseafc

A photo posted by Alexandre Pato (@pato) on Jan 29, 2016 at 1:39pm PST

Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink talked up the former AC Milan forward earlier today, insisting his arrival is not a gamble.

"It's not a gamble," the Dutchman said on Pato. "Coming on loan makes it possible to have a good view on him.”

Pat has 27 caps for Brazil, scoring 10 goals in the process.