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Ex-Chelsea striker Alexandre Pato re-signs with MLS side Orlando City following injury-hit 2021 and says 'a new year, a new goal!' as he bids to get his once-promising career back on track

Former Chelsea striker Alexandre Pato has re-signed with Orlando City on a one-year deal.

The 32-year-old joined the MLS side in 2021 but he picked up a knee injury in the 80th minute of the team's first game.

The injury required surgery and as a result, he missed 28 games.

Alexandre Pato has re-signed with MLS side Orlando City ahead of the 2022 season

The Brazilian would go on to make five appearances for the Lions, including in the Club’s Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs match against Nashville SC.

Pato took to Twitter on Saturday to announce he was staying with Orlando for another season as he looks to get his career back on track.