Former Italy striker Antonio Cassano says Stefano Pioli deserves success at AC Milan.

Cassano admits he has great admiration for the coach.

“Pioli had an extraordinary year and a half at Milan, he has done really well and is loved by everyone from Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the youth products, getting strong results," Cassano told Bobo TV.

“I met Pioli, I can say he deserves every success. He is humble, a good coach and I hope he achieves his objectives.

“He is one of the few genuinely good people in the world of football."