Former Sporting CP coach Tiago Fernandes is delighted seeing Rafael Leao fulfill his potential with AC Milan.

Tiago worked with Leao at Sporting.

He told TMW: "Leao has Ronaldo's flair, he has the talent to solve games on his own. He reminds me of the 'Fenomeno' for his speed, technique and explosiveness in the decisive part of the action, qualities that in this season have emerged every Sunday, dragging Milan towards great results.

“We are talking about a very special boy for me, I am too happy for what he is doing. I met him when he was just 12-13 years old, coaching him in almost all of Sporting CP's youth teams until he made his debut in the first team when he was just over 18.

“I can assure you that only Cristiano Ronaldo in Lisbon was as talented as him at that age."

He added, “It's very exciting, it repays the many hours of work we spent together on the pitch at Sporting. I'm proud that he has joined a great club like Milan, he is doing very well. I hope he wins the Scudetto, we're only two games away from the final goal."