Pato also talked about his career in Italy. "Italy has taught me a lot and made me grow. I came here when I was very young, now I am very Italianized and have a great passion for fashion. Did Maldini say that I am more childish in the locker room? Yes, I like to move around and make jokes, which seems to be the nature of Brazilians. My hair has been teased by them many times because it is too curly and hard to manage," Patto said. "Cassano is an expert at pranks, but we are friends. Because he is very straightforward, always saying what he thinks." This season is indeed the most wonderful year in Patto's life. He is equally successful on the pitch and off the pitch. His relationship with Barbara is stable, and he won the Serie A championship. "That's true. This is my happiest year, we had a good start, but we could have finished better," Patto said. "New goals? I hope 2011 can have a perfect ending. We won the league championship, but I don't want to stop: there is still the Copa America and the Italian Super Cup. Next season, I will be more focused on the Champions League. Milan will become the best in Europe, we should not be afraid of anyone. In this season, our luck ran out against Tottenham, we learned the lesson and will not make mistakes again. The Copa America will be my first trophy with the national team, I can't wait."
In 24 games, Patto scored 14 goals, which is another high-yield season since he joined Milan. "The only thing that bothers me is that I couldn't play more games because I was injured for a long time in the first six months. At first, I was a little worried, it was hard to be absent. But later, I realized that I need to strengthen my muscles to maintain physical balance development. They helped me a lot in the United States, I believe I will be better next season," the Milan striker said.
"Lifting the Serie A trophy is an indescribable joy, until the end in Rome, I couldn't believe it. The next day, when I saw every newspaper talking about us, I realized we did it. I have thought about winning trophies before, but this waiting is undoubtedly more meaningful," Patto said. "I received too many congratulations, I didn't have time to reply one by one. But the messages from fans on the website moved me even more. Ronaldo? He was the first to call me to wish Rome good luck, this championship belongs to him too."
Anchelotti once said that Patto would win the Ballon d'Or in the future, and the Milan forward answered very maturely on this issue, expressing his hope to become a symbol of Milan. "How far is the Ballon d'Or? Such personal awards are always the result after achieving team honors. I must help Milan and the Brazilian national team win more trophies, only then can I win the Ballon d'Or," Patto said. "Ibra said he doesn't want to be the flag of Milan? My thoughts are different from his, I want to stay here for a long time and become the red-black flag, just like Maldini. But to become a symbol of Milan, you must work twice as hard."
Berlusconi once described Patto as a meteoric player, but thought the Brazilian should be closer to the goal. "I thank the chairman for his appreciation. In the Brazilian national team, I am the leading forward, but everything is decided by the coach. The chairman can rest assured, next season I will be closer to the goal." Regarding Pirlo's departure, Patto expressed regret. "I am close to Andrea, but it is the club's decision."