Alexandre Pato says: 'I'm so happy, Chelsea is my new home' as Brazilian striker arrives at Heathrow to complete his loan switch

Alexandre Pato has spoken about his move to Chelsea for the first time as he puts the finishing touches on his loan switch, confirming: 'Chelsea is my new home.'

Pato will join Guus Hiddink's squad until the end of the season with the option for a potential £7million switch if his return to Europe is successful.

The former AC Milan striker landed at Heathrow at lunchtime on Wednesday after an 11-and-a-half-hour journey from Sao Paulo and said it was a 'dream' move. 

Asked how he felt, Pato said: 'So happy, so happy, I stay here for my dream. Chelsea is my new home 'Thanks Chelsea for the support. Thank you for my fans.

'I need to play I need to… I don't know what to say because I am so happy today.'

Speaking to Sky Sports in English, he added: 'I am very anxious. I want to know my new friends, new players, friends in the team. I'm really happy to play for Chelsea.' 

Pato sported tweed flat cap and a blue cardigan over a white t-shirt as he walked through arrivals at Heathrow Terminal 3.

He will provide competition for first-choice striker Diego Costa while also offering options in a wide role similar to the one he flourished in with Sao Paulo.

The addition of the 26-year-old gives Chelsea a fourth senior striker in their first-team squad, although either Loic Remy or Radamel Falcao could be on their way out later this month.