ROME: AC Milan forward Pato says he won’t be following the lead of Brazilian compatriot Leonardo and switching city colours any time in the future.
Leonardo ended a 13-year association with Milan as player, scout, technical director and coach at the end of last season when his one year spell as coach was terminated.
And he provoked consternation amongst die-hard Milan fans by taking over the reins at their arch rivals Inter Milan just six months later.
Some fans expressed their disatisfaction with the move during Sunday’s 4-4 draw at home to Udinese by displaying anti-Leonardo banners.
And although fellow striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has made the same move in the opposite direction – via Barcelona – Pato vowed never to don the blue and black shirt of Inter.
“This is a job and (Leonardo) has made his choice and we all respect that decision,” Pato told Italian Sky.
“Inter are still Inter, a strong team that won everything last year and has won many league titles in recent years.
“But I’ve already said we have to concentrate solely on our aims and I’m convinced that at the end we’ll do well.
“And I repeat, I only want to win with this jersey which I will wear as long as the club wants me to.
“Inter? No, I want only Milan.”
“I’m delighted to have team-mates like Ibra, Cassano and Robinho, I can only learn from them.”
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