"When I came to Milan, I went inside the locker room just by myself. I saw the photos and the names around the locker room. I said 'wow'. In front of me, I have Kaka, Seedorf, Pirlo, Gattuso is here, and Maldini. Ronaldo, too. I say 'wow'. I need to play it cool. It was amazing."
"He gave me confidence. The name of his dog is Pato. We were that close. I feel like Ancelotti is more than just a coach; he's a friend, he's a father."
"When I was at Milan, I was 17 years old. So when I arrived there, he came to the gate of Milanello, he took my hand and said 'okay, go inside, I want to introduce you to the other players'."
"That's why I think Ancelotti is more than a coach; he's a gentleman and the best coach ever."
Alexandre Pato regards Carlo Ancelotti as the best coach of all time, emphasizing his significant impact on players and the sport. Ancelotti's impressive record includes five Champions League titles and numerous league championships. Pato recalls his arrival at Milan at age 17, where Ancelotti warmly welcomed him, fostering a supportive environment. Pato describes Ancelotti as more than a coach, viewing him as a friend and father figure, which underscores Ancelotti's exceptional character and coaching style.
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