PSG midfielder Marco Verratti admits the admiration is mutual for Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Ancelotti last week declared Verratti as "Italy's best player".
"I was 18 and was going through a difficult period when I worked with him."
"But Ancelotti helped me both on and off the pitch. He showed me how to conduct myself. He was like a father to me. He's a fantastic person and creates strong relationships with his players," said Verratti.