Sir Alex Ferguson has labelled Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes "fantastic".
The legendary Red Devil manager's complimentary words come just days after Fernandes revealed it is his biggest regret that he never got to pick the Scot's brains.
United suffered a dip in fortunes after Ferguson retired in 2013.
Fernandes has been the club's best signing since the Scot departed, and has fired United back up the table and into title contention once again.
Reflecting on the impact Fernandes has made, Ferguson told the BBC: "He's been fantastic the lad.
"He has scored important goals and even when he's taking his penalty kicks he's very, very confident about them.
"I can't even think of a goalkeeper who has got anywhere near his penalty kicks.
"So he's calm, his shots from outside the box are always a threat and he's got that thing that United have really needed over the last few years, the ability to make a pass in the final third and open up defences, I think that's important."
As aforementioned, the mutual respect between the duo goes both ways, and Fernandes recently revealed he'd love to speak to Ferguson about how he can improve his game.
Fernandes told Inside United: "That is one of my biggest regrets in the club until now.
"I met him already but never had the chance to speak with him like I would like to do.
"I think everyone who watched Manchester United in the past remembers Sir Alex. [That is true] for me, growing up and seeing the club, being a fan of the club and seeing the development of the team.
"I would like to have a conversation with him and understand, from his point of view, what he thinks about me and what I can improve or still improve in my game to be better."
