ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Former AC Milan star Pato signed a one-year contract with Major League Soccer’s Orlando City.
The team said Saturday that the 31-year-old Brazilian forward will join the team after receiving a U.S. visa and an international transfer certificate.
“The experience that Pato brings with him will be invaluable to the club,” Orlando executive vice president of soccer operation Luiz Muzzi said in a statement. “Pato is a high-caliber player, and we’re excited to add another great target up top.”
Pato’s full name is Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva and his nickname is Portuguese for “Duck.