PSG midfielder Marco Verratti is proud to be regarded as Juventus icon Andrea Pirlo's heir.

Verratti is seen as Pirlo's successor in the Italian national team.

"It would be a huge honour [to replace Pirlo]," Verratti told UEFA's official website.

"Andrea has had a great career and he still is a fantastic player who can make a difference in any match.

"To be considered close to a champion like him is a great honour. I admire players like [Andres] Iniesta, Pirlo, they are players I've always learned from.

"I play the way I like to play. I like playing in midfield, and I like it when we come off the pitch and we've won and I've had fun."