Gilardion Believes In Pato Power

AC Milan forward Alberto Gilardino has become the latest Rossonero to sing the praises of the club’s new signing Alexandre Pato.

The 20m euro acquisition of the Brazilian teenage sensation certainly has caught the imagination of everyone involved at the club and ‘Gila’ believes that Pato has everything it takes to become a future great.

"He has great quality and we must leave him alone to work without any pressure,” said the Azzurri striker, who hasn't exactly had the easiest time dealing with the pressure of being a high profile Milan signing himself.

“He's already a great player and in this atmosphere I'm sure he can still become even better," Gilardino added.

Due to Italian football regulations that state non-EU minors may not be registered in Italy, Pato will not be able to play official matches for Milan until January 3, 2008. He will, however, be eligible to start training with his new teammates starting on September 3, one day after his 18th birthday.