 This move would have given Milan the opportunity to make a bid for Manchester City's Carlos Tevez.On 12 January, however, Pato refused the transfer, citing his commitment for the "Rossoneri".During the Coppa Italia round of 16 victory over Novara, Pato picked up a muscle strain in his thigh, which tests revealed an injury of his biceps femoris of his left thigh, resulting in him missing the remainder of the season.