The future of Alexandre Pato continues to be the subject of speculation and questioning, especially regarding a possible move to Santos.
The player, currently without a club after leaving São Paulo, has been linked to Santos for at least two years, but so far there has been no concrete confirmation of this possibility.
Although Pato has previously expressed his interest in joining Santos and people close to the player have brought his name to the attention of the Santos board, negotiations have never progressed to an actual signing.
At times, the club has shown reluctance to bring the attacker on board, especially due to other reinforcement priorities and strategic squad management decisions.
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The latest wave of rumors about Santos’ interest in Pato was sparked by a publication from Rádio Transamérica. However, so far, no formal proposal has been presented to the player.
According to information from Ge, Santos plans to conduct intense physical tests with Pato before considering any move to sign him, including using special equipment for physical assessment that is not currently available at the Rei Pelé training center.
Pato’s situation is peculiar, as at 34 years old he is seeking a new club after a discreet season at São Paulo, where he had few opportunities and failed to stand out.
His career in Brazilian football includes stints at Internacional, Corinthians, and São Paulo, while abroad he has worn the shirts of Milan, Chelsea, Villarreal, Tianjin Tianhai, and Orlando City.
While the speculations about his future continue, uncertainty remains regarding the possibility of Pato finally joining Santos.
The São Paulo club seems to be taking a cautious approach to this potential signing, suggesting that a final decision may take some time to be made. In the meantime, the player awaits, along with his family, a decision about his next career move.
