Alexandre Pato pledges future to AC Milan

AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato has pledged himself to the club amid speculation over his future.

A number of clubs are reported to be interested in signing the Brazil international, including Paris Saint-Germain and Corinthians.

However, the 22-year-old has reiterated his desire to stay at the San Siro having already turned down a move away from the club in January.

"Milan has received several offers besides one from Paris Saint-Germain," Pato told Gazzetta dello Sport. "I have also received interests from Brazilian clubs but it's not the time to return home as I am only 22 and I feel I am at the club I want to be.

"I have every intention to remain in Europe for many years before I return to Brazil. I can only thank these clubs but I will stay at Milan. I will remain until the last day of my contract, which expires in 2014.

"I am grateful to this club for all it has done for me. I have received help from them during difficult times and I have no intention to change teams. I want to repay the faith Milan has in me."

Pato joined Milan from Internacional in 2007 and has since scored 61 goals in 142 appearances for the club.