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Just when the people of Tianjin were thrown into the battle against Aomi Kerong, many people who had worked and lived in Tianjin had blessed the city. Among them, including brazilian star Pato, who used to play in Tianjin. On January 15, Beijing time, Pato sent his sincere wishes to Tianjin by recording a video. Just a day after blessing Tianjin, Pato received good news.
On January 16, Beijing time, the Orlando City team of the Major League Of america officially announced that they had renewed their contract with Pato for one year. The Brazilian star, who suffered a serious injury not long after joining Orlando City, has another chance to prove his strength again. Commenting on Pato's contract extension, Muzzie, general manager and executive vice president of Orlando City, said: "Pato's ability has been proven and we know he can bring untapped potential to the team. He's been trying to get back to his best and we look forward to him contributing an impactful season to the club." We are delighted that he will be back and play an important role on the pitch and in the dressing room next season." ”
After coming to Tianjin to play in 2017, Pato quickly became popular with Tianjin fans. This is not only because he has repeatedly staged wonderful goals on the field, but also because he is cheerful and can perfectly integrate into the life of Tianjin. Kicking shuttlecocks, dancing square dances, spreading pancake fruits, so grounded Pato, has also had a new title among Tianjin fans - "Pa Jianguo".
However, after leaving Tianjin, Pato's career has not been satisfactory. In March 2019, Pato joined São Paulo in the Baliga. After a short honeymoon period in which São Paulo fans welcomed the "Golden Boy" back to Brazil, Pato, who was not in good form in the First Division, began to be "disliked" by fans. After São Paulo was eliminated from the quarterfinals of the 2020 São Paulo State Championship and was eliminated early, Pato, who had a high salary but performed disappointingly, became the target of São Paulo fans' bombardment, and even some fans shouted to him, "Hurry back to the Chinese Super League!" ”
Last August, after a year and a half with São Paulo, Pato opted to terminate his contract with the team. He announced at INS: "Another important journey of my career is over. Thank you to São Paulo and the fans for their support and dedication over the past 17 months. Thanks to what we have achieved together, it is an honour for me to be able to wear the shirt of São Paulo again, and I would like to say thank you again. ”
After leaving the Bajia, Pato did not immediately find a new team, so that at that time, there was news that he might return to the Chinese Super League to join Shenzhen. However, Pato did not return to China in the end, but chose to leave the United States. In February 2021, Pato landed in major leagues with Orlando City. At the beginning of the franchise, the Brazilian, who put on the number 7 shirt again, was full of ambitions and eager to prove himself in a new environment, and also scored in the pre-season warm-up.
On April 17 last year, in the first round of the MLB Orlando City team sitting at home against Atlanta United, Pato made his debut after joining the team, but in the 80 minutes of the debut, the Brazilian not only failed to make a difference, but induced a knee injury and had no choice but to leave the game early. Subsequently, Pato underwent surgery. It wasn't until mid-October last year that Pato finally returned to the team at the end of the season. However, Pato, who had just recovered from his injury, did not find his form. He made just five appearances for Orlando City for 116 minutes throughout the season. Such data not only makes people worry about his prospects for Orlando City, but even pinch a sweat for his career. After all, Pato, who became famous at a young age, is only 32 years old now.
Happily, The Orlando City team ultimately opted for a contract extension with Pato. First blessed Tianjin, now received good news of contract renewal, and is busy preparing for the new season. Now Pato, I believe, is busy and happy. I wish Pato all the best in his next career, and I believe that Tianjin can defeat the epidemic as soon as possible. I look forward to the near future when we will be able to embrace normal life again. At that time, "Pa Jianguo" was also welcome to go home to see, and Tianjin 'fathers and fellow countrymen' kicked shuttlecocks again, and ate another meal of pancake fruit.