Alexandre Pato completed his move to Corinthians on Thursday. The former AC Milan striker signed a four-year contract with the Sao Paulo club for just under $20 million. Instead ofa signing-on fee, Pato, whose six years with Milan were blighted by a series of injuries, has secured 40 percent of any future sale.
“I wish to salute, but above all to thank,everyone,” the 23-year-old wrote in a letter published on the Milan Web site. “From the President to the many people I worked with in these unforgettable years at Milan. I am going toBrazil, to Corinthians, so I’ll have the opportunity to play consistently. It won’t, however, be easy to forget Milan. I am and always will be very tied to this jersey, theclub colors and all the Rossoneri fans. Above all at this moment my thoughts and my biggest thanks go to them.”