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Learning from Pochettino & aiding Okocha - how PSG loan shaped Arteta

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Mikel Arteta left Barcelona for Paris St-Germain in January 2001 .

The 18-year-old joined the French club on an 18-month loan deal at the Parc des Princes .

Arteta was tasked by manager Luis Fernandez with orchestrating play from a deep-lying midfield position.

The Argentine described Arteta as his 'big brother and football father' Mauricio Pochettino .

Arsene Arteta spent 18 months on loan at Paris Saint-Germain between 2001-02 and 2002-03.

The Spanish midfielder joined Barcelona on a permanent deal in the summer .

Arsene Fernandez had reportedly made the permanent acquisition of Arteta one of his top priorities, but PSG were beaten to his signature by Alex McLeish's side.