impending loan signing of Alexandre Pato represents a
gamble for the Premier League champions.
The 26-year-old is expected to complete his temporary
move from Corinthians over the coming days after his
previous loan spell at Sao Paulo ended in December -
declaring Chelsea his "new home" after arriving in London on
Wednesday.
Having been snapped up as an exciting prospect by AC
Milan in 2007, Pato enjoyed a number of promising seasons
at San Siro before injuries slowed his rise and ultimately led
him to return home.
The Brazil international will have the rest of the season to
showcase his quality and Hiddink does not believe the
signing is a gamble, despite Pato having not played first-
team football since early December.
"He is in London, well-spotted. Nowadays there are no
secrets because everywhere there are cameras," Hiddink
told reporters.
"He is in the process of completing the bureaucratic
paperwork. We don't rush it, we'll see how soon it can be
solved and when he can get on the pitch.
"He was a promising youngster and it was nice to see such a
stylish player, then he had a few years in Milan and after
that he did not go to make a big step in Europe.
"He went back to Brazil so now he has another chance to
make a step in Europe and in England, which is a brave step.
"It's up to him but we'll help him get fit and see what he can
bring to this club. It's not a gamble, coming on loan makes
it possible to have a good view on him, whether he is able to
adapt to our demands.
"We give him support but it's up to him. If you buy those
players who must make the next step then it's more of a
risk but a loan is a good move for everyone to see whether
he's happy at the club and whether the club is happy with
him."
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