Mikel Arteta has revealed that Mauricio Pochettino advised him against going into coaching. The two men played together at Paris-Saint Germain more than two decades ago, and Arteta has spoken warmly about the influence Pochettino has had on his career.

Arteta said that Pochettino was a role model for him as a player and as a manager. He credits Pochettino with helping him to make the decision to leave playing and start his coaching career.

However, Arteta also revealed that Pochettino had told him not to go into coaching, saying that it was “too hard”. Arteta said that he knew Pochettino would be a good coach, and he has followed his career closely.

Arteta said that Pochettino was a leader as a player, and he used to coach him constantly. He said that he is grateful for everything Pochettino has done for him.

Arteta and Pochettino: From Teammates to Rivals

A Shared History
- Arteta and Pochettino played together at Paris-Saint Germain more than two decades ago.
- Arteta has spoken warmly about the influence Pochettino has had on his career.
Pochettino’s Influence
- Arteta credits Pochettino with helping him to make the decision to leave playing and start his coaching career.
- Arteta said that Pochettino was a role model for him as a player and as a manager.
Pochettino’s Advice
- Arteta revealed that Pochettino had told him not to go into coaching, saying that it was “too hard”.
- Arteta said that he knew Pochettino would be a good coach, and he has followed his career closely.
Gratitude and Respect
- Arteta said that he is grateful for everything Pochettino has done for him.
- Arteta and Pochettino will now be rivals as they manage Arsenal and Chelsea respectively.

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