Alexandre Pato, the former Brazil and AC Milan forward, is in discussions regarding a potential takeover of League Two side Colchester United. Pato visited the club recently, holding talks with current owner Robbie Cowling, who is seeking to sell the U's.
Colchester manager Danny Cowley stated Pato's interest underlines the overall strength of the English football pyramid. Cowley expressed pride that people worldwide want to be involved in English football.
The 36-year-old retired from playing in 2025 after a career that included spells at Chelsea and Villarreal.
Colchester United currently sit eighth in League Two, three points outside the play-off positions. The club had been on an unbeaten run of six games, securing four victories and two draws, before a recent 1-0 defeat to Grimsby Town.
