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Pato eager to make his Corinthians debut

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IANS Rio de Janeiro

The 23-year-old joined the reigning FIFA Club World Cup champions last week after five years with Italian Serie A giants AC Milan. He is determined to resurrect his career after being reduced to a bit part role for AC Milan in the past two years due to injury, reports Xinhua.

"I am very happy with my decision," Pato said after arriving in Sao Paulo Thursday. "I chose Corinthians, who are the world champions and I'm desperate to play my first match."

Pato hoped the move can lead to a change of fortune, allowing him to re-establish his place in Brazil's national team under new coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.

 

He admitted to face a battle to win over Corinthians' notoriously passionate supporters.

"You can be certain that I will do everything I can to win over the fans," Pato said.

 

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First Published: Jan 11 2013 | 2:15 PM IST

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