AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli admits he's enjoyed working with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Pioli says the Swede is very different to his public persona.

"In our first meeting, he told me: 'Mister, don't listen to those who tell you I am not ready. I am here to be a player and you are here to be a coach'," recalled Pioli.

"Whatever he does in future, he'll be successful. He sees the play before anyone else and never makes the wrong choice.

“The players see him as a leader, but also know he is altruistic and always ready to help."