Pato no gamble for Hiddink
Now he has another chance to make a big step in Europe, a fearless step into England, and we’ll help him to get fit.
The 20-year-old, who’s been capped once bu his country, has played little over 40 senior games to date, but Hiddink confirmed he would be part of the Blues squad this season. Loan makes it possible to have a good view on him, whether he is able to adapt to the high demands’.
Chelsea interim boss Guus Hiddink has denied the imminent arrival of Alexandre Pato is a gamble.
And Hiddink says he will be a squad player for the Blues, adding that he will assess him in training once the deal is completed.
The Daily Mail, who first reported the story, claim that Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are all potential destinations for the one-time capped American, whose price tag is said to be around £3.5 million. “He was playing, but the club had the attitude – and I think it is to be rewarded – to give him this lovely transfer”.
Matt Miazga’s rocket-like ascent in United States soccer is set to take him out of the Big Apple and into the bright lights of Chelsea and the Premier League.
Miazga had been in camp with the US national team ahead of friendlies against Iceland on January 31 and Canada on February 5, but has already departed and is on his way to England where he will undergo a medical and then join up with his new club he is expect to arrive in London and Join his new Chelsea Teammates in the next few days.
The Red Bulls will kickoff their 2016 MLS season at home against Toronto FC on March 6, while Chelsea will be in action on Sunday in FA Cup competition.
Hiddink has spoken to the defender and expects Cahill, who earlier this season signed a new four-year contract, to stay.