Pato handed Chelsea No. 11 kit last worn by Didier Drogba
Reuters
No pressure, Pato, but the No. 11 kit you've been gifted upon signing with Chelsea was last worn by Champions League-winning club legend Didier Drogba.
Pato, the once-celebrated purveyor of panache and pace, is looking to salvage a career that hit the skids upon his return to Brazil with Corinthians and Santos, and Chelsea offered the 26-year-old a loan lifeline.
Related: Chelsea announces loan signing of Alexandre Pato from Corinthians
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Chelsea also announced a kit number for young American Matt Miazga, with the former Red Bulls standout wearing the No. 20 jersey for the Blues this season.
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