Filipo Inzaghi AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti paid tribute to coach Real Madrid calling as a role model.

Inzaghi, who played under Ancelotti, was appointed as the coach of the Rossoneri this summer.

After attending a forum UEFA coaches, Inzaghi claimed classmates learned a lot from coach Ancelotti, Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola.

"Carlo is a special someone. I hope to follow in his footsteps. He is a role model for me," said Inzaghi quoted USA.

"I want to return Milan to the top. Actually I was surprised to be here with great coaches such as Carlo, Mourinho or Guardiola."