AC Milan superstar Ronaldinho is adamant that compatriot Leonardo is proving his worth in the managerial hot-seat following a difficult start in charge at the San Siro.

Ronaldinho believes his coach is finding the best in him again after his career looked to have ground to a halt and he insists he is now playing with much more freedom with the Rossoneri.

Speaking to the club's official magazine, he said: "I have clicked with Leonardo and I'm happy, although from time to time he takes me off before the end of matches.

"Working with him is stimulating and Leo is an enthusiast by nature and conveys his energy to us.

"He is a prepared tactician who will prove the club made the right choice in hiring him."