Alexandre Pato has completed his loan move from Corinthians to Chelsea until the end of the campaign.

Speculation had been widespread that the Brazil international would join up with the Premier League champions, with the news confirmed on Friday.

  Today I'm really happy to become a player of this huge and special club! I never gave up on my dream of coming back to play in Europe and now Chelsea is helping me to make this dream come true. Thanks a lot for all the support of my family, Chelsea team and the fans !!! Today's is a happy day!⚽️? #cfc #chelseafc #london #dreamcometrue @chelseafc A photo posted by Alexandre Pato (@pato) on Jan 29, 2016 at 1:39pm PST

"I am so happy to sign for Chelsea. It is a dream for me. I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know my new team-mates and cannot wait to play," he told the club's official website.

"I thank Chelsea for their support and hope I can repay this faith to the club and its fans."