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Pato completes move to Tianjin Quanjian in Chinese Super League

The Brazilian forward, who took in a spell with Chelsea last season, has headed to Asia after a brief stay at La Liga side Villarreal

Former Chelsea and AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato became the latest player to make a move to China, joining Tianjin Quanjian.

Pato, 27, made the switch after a brief stint at Villarreal, where he scored six goals in 24 games in all competitions.

The former Brazil international joins a Tianjin side who are coached by Italy great Fabio Cannavaro and were promoted to the Chinese Super League for the 2017 season.