Arsenal's chief scout in France, former Gunner Gilles Grimandi, first scouted Abou Diaby over three years ago while the Parisian was playing for Auxerre.
Diaby first arrived in north London in January 2006 and the comparisons with leggy midfielder Patrick Vieira were instant, yet their playing styles had contrasts.
While Vieira was tough in the tackle and roamed from box to box, Diaby has been best utilised behind the striker.
Diaby though has now revealed that Arsenal's former number 4 remains his role model, and he aspires to be as successful as his fellow Frenchman.
"I have a desire and ambition to get back in the French team," Diaby, who has two international caps, told Le 10 Sport.
"I know there is a lot of competition in midfield, notably from Patrick Vieira, who is my role model.
"I have a lot of things to learn from him."
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