Recent comparisons to the AC Milan legend have only highlighted the defender's talents
Back in 2017, Chelsea supporters on social media responded in fury as Pep Guardiola walked over to a young Andreas Christensen for a post-match debrief.
The content of the conversation has never fully been understood until now, but these chats with opposition players have become commonplace for a manager who many believe is the best in the world.
Ahead of the Champions League final on Saturday against Man City, Christensen is hoping to be recalled to Chelsea's first team after reaching new heights as a player.