Anzhi close deal to sign Samuel Eto’o

Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala have agreed to sign striker Samuel from Inter for a fee of €21 million.

Eto’o will be signing a contract that will pay him €10 million per season for the next three years.

Anzhi club spokesman Alexander Udaltsov has confirmed that Eto’o will not be earning the €20 million per season as reported in Italy.

During an interview with the BBC, Udaltsov confirmed the details of the transfer.

"He's very well known over the world," Udaltsov, who confirmed Inter would receive €15 million euros now and €6 million euros in two months.

"He will help our club reach our ambitions of reaching the Champions League. Our club is in the process of building a big team and signing Samuel is a big step," concluded Udaltsov.