‘He’s always the same’ – Pato believes Allegri is ‘the person that Milan needs’

Alexandre Pato believes that AC Milan have made the proper alternative in going for Massimiliano Allegri, a coach he is aware of properly.

Allegri was beforehand at Milan from 2010 to 2014, successful the Scudetto and the Supercoppa Italiana throughout his first stint. Pato was a giant a part of that, taking part in as a ahead within the title-winning staff and scoring 14 objectives within the league.

Now, Allegri is again for an additional crack at being the Rossoneri’s head coach, and they’re in want of a bounce-back yr after ending eighth final season. No European distractions ought to assist in concept, although many will hope that it is going to be a romantic reunion somewhat than a nightmarish one.

‘All the time the identical’

Pato spoke to Sky on the eve of Milan’s first summer season pleasant in opposition to Arsenal in Singapore, and he was requested about how issues are going together with his former membership and his outdated coach.

Has Allegri modified since he was final at Milan?

“As an individual, he’s at all times the identical. I feel that, for this second now, he’s the person who Milan wants. He brings what Ancelotti additionally introduced for us Brazilians.

“He’s somebody who has received, who is aware of Milan very properly. I’m positive he’ll give these gamers what they want on the pitch 100%. I’m actually happy that he’s right here.”

Talking of Ancelotti, what do you consider his arrival?

“For us, in the beginning, it was a bit unusual as a result of we’ve by no means had a supervisor of a distinct nationality completely different to our personal.

“However, the thought to carry him in now for this second is one of the best factor, as a result of he’s somebody who has one, somebody who instructions respect, so I’m actually blissful that he’s right here.”