Newcastle star Moussa Sissoko hopes to emulate childhood idol Patrick Vieira after drawing comparisons with the former Arsenal captain.
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Sissoko joined the "French revolution" at Newcastle in the January transfer window, and has made an immediate impact on Tyneside, scoring two and providing an assist in his first three outings for Alan Pardew's men.
The former Toulouse midfielder says he is pleased with how things have gone so far, and hopes to leave a lasting impression on the Premier League, much like Vieira did during his time with the Gunners.
"It has gone off smoothly. I have had a lot of fun," he told L'Equipe. "The Frenchmen who came to Newcastle this winter have adapted very well. People are supporting us and you can feel it on the pitch.
"I have always wanted to play in England. It is the league that suits me the best. When I was a kid, I was very impressed by Arsenal with all their Frenchmen: Robert Pires, Sylvain Wiltord, Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira. I was 10 or 11-years-old. That team made me dream. They won everything.
"I loved Thierry Henry and above all Patrick Vieira as we played in the same position. He radiated such power! He could cross the whole pitch with the ball at his feet.
"In midfield, he was the boss. Moreover, there was Highbury, with the fans so close to the pitch. I would have loved to play there."
The French international has proved equally adept in a number of attacking positions, whether it be down the middle or on the flanks, however the 23-year-old says he knows where his most comfortable position is.
"I am not a No.10. Let's say I am an attacking central midfielder. I like to move, defend, attack. I do everything a bit. The centre is where I can bring the most to the team. On the side, it is much more complicated."
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