NIce midfielder and recent FC Barcelona target Jean Michael Seri believes he shares the same footballing philosophy as a particular Paris Saint-Germain star he often looks to for inspiration.
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The Ivory Coast international, who was heavily linked with a move to Blaugrana at the beginning of the season, has revealed that he enjoys watching the Ligue 1 giants, especially Italy midfielder Marco Verratti.
"Marco Verratti – in him, I see my way of thinking, playing, designing football," Seri told France Football.
"I appreciate him because he creates the game, he improves those around him. He also has this broad vision. He is a role model. I watch PSG's matches; I try to be inspired by them.
"(Verratti) can play long, he can play short. Some say I'm stronger, but I think he's ahead. It's also true that he has players around him that make things easier for him.
"But neither can I complain. We also have talent in Nice, even if we lack experience by comparison."
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The 26-year-old has made 12 appearances for Nice this season, scoring one goal and assisting four further strikes.
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