Pato: Maldini knows I am ready for Milan return

Orlando City star Alexandre Pato suggested Milan technical director Paolo Maldini knows the striker is ready to return to San Siro.

Pato is plying his trade in MLS for Orlando, where he is contracted until December 2022, but hinted at his willingness to move back to Milan.

The Brazil international scored 51 goals in 177 appearances for the Rossoneri during his time in Serie A between 2007 and 2013 before joining Corinthians.

The 32-year-old believes he still has what it takes to compete in the Italian top flight, which Stefano Pioli s side lead by two points ahead of Inter, who have played a game fewer.

Orlando is fine and I still have a contract, but Maldini knows it: I would be ready, he told La Gazzetta dello Sport. 

Now I have matured, I …