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Ex-Chelsea, AC Milan striker Pato turns down Iraqi offer

Former Chelsea and AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato has rejected a move to Iraq.

Pato had been in talks with Al Diwaniya and while flattered by the offer, he wants to return to Europe, reports TMW.

The 31 year-old is a free agent after being released from his contract at Sao Paulo.

Pato favours a move to Italy, where the former owner of Milan, Silvio Berlusconi, is keen to sign him for Monza.

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