As Patrick Vieira rocks back into his chair at the UCL Champions Festival in Istanbul, there is both great pride and excitement at what is set to unfold over the next few days.
The former World Cup, European Championship, Premier League and Serie A champion is preparing to watch two of his former clubs - who he both served with much distinction - in action in the Champions League final at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium on Saturday night.
Vieira won three consecutive Serie A titles with Inter Milan during a highly decorated three and a half years at the club, while he helped Manchester City secure their first major trophy in 35 years with the 2011 FA Cup final win over Stoke, before going onto coach at the club for four years.