Swansea City midfielder Jack Cork says he "looked up" to the club's assistant manager Claude Makelele during his time as a youngster at Chelsea.
Makelele, 44, is set to become a permanent part of Swansea's coaching team having joined manager Paul Clement's staff in January.
The former France international won two Premier League titles during his five seasons at Stamford Bridge.
"When he came to Chelsea it was all about him," Cork said.
"He is someone we really looked up to."
Midfielder Makelele was a key member of the Chelsea side who secured their first Premier League title under Jose Mourinho in 2005.