Chelsea transfer news: Alexandre Pato has not had contact from Blues or Antonio Conte about future, says agent

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Alexandre Pato has not yet heard from Chelsea nor incoming coach Antonio Conte about whether he is still wanted at the club, the Brazilian's agent has said.

The striker's loan deal at Chelsea, who he joined from Corinthians in January, is set to expire at the end of June but Pato's agent Gilmar Veloz has claimed that Conte has not been in touch to tell the Brazilian whether he will form part of his plans for next season.

"Chelsea has not given the player, me, or anyone any information regarding Pato's future," Veloz told Goal.

"We received the news that Mr. Conte was revising the players in the squad, however, he did not contact Pato or me to talk about his future as well.

"For now, Pato's future is still in the open, Chelsea has the option to buy, but if they don't then we will begin looking for other clubs. As of the moment, we must first wait to hear the club's decision."

Pato has endured a disappointing loan spell at Chelsea, only making his first appearance for the club in April due to the striker lacking match fitness and then fighting for a starting berth with Diego Costa and Bertrand Traore.

Despite the long wait for his debut, Pato scored in his first match for Chelsea against Aston Villa before starting the club's next game away to Swansea City.

However, after a disappointing performance in front of goal at the Liberty Stadium, Pato failed to play again for the Blues as Chelsea finished the season in 10th place.

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