Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traore says it is "a privilege" to be managed by former Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa.
Gerrard, 41, took over the Premier League club in November, following three years with Scottish giants Rangers.
In a playing career spanning 19 years, Gerrard won nine trophies with the Reds, including the Champions League in 2004-05.
"I watched him and supported him. We dream about this kind of player, now I am happy to be his player," Traore told BBC Sport Africa.
"He is one of the greatest players of the game.