Anzhi agree Eto'o deal!!
Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Inter Milan to sign Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o in a deal which is expected to make him the world's best-paid player.
Anzhi already have Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos on their books and recently snapped up Yuri Zhirkov. They will now add Eto'o to their ranks, a prolific forward who has scored goals wherever he has been.
It is reported that Anzhi will pay €25million (£21.8m) to Inter, with the 30-year-old set to earn a record-breaking €20.5milllion (£17.9m) after tax.
A statement on the Russian club's official website read: "Today an agreement was reached between the football clubs, Anzhi and Inter, for the transfer of Samuel Eto'o.
"The terms of the transfer are completely agreed on both sides."
The statement from Anzhi continued: "Anzhi expresses gratitude to the leadership of Inter Milan for their professional and constructive approach in the negotiations.
"Tomorrow the player will undergo a medical examination, following which the player will be awarded a three-year contract.
"On Thursday, Samuel will arrive at the location of his new team and will begin preparations for the match against FC Rostov."
Anzhi market consultant German Tkachenko led a delegation from the Russian club who met with their Inter counterparts on Tuesday afternoon to thrash out the deal.
Eto'o scored 21 goals in 35 Serie A appearances for Inter last season, having helped Barcelona to Champions League glory in 2006 and 2009, scoring in the final victories over Arsenal and Manchester United.
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Eto'o will earn 20 million euros ($29 million) per season. C.Ronaldo earns 12 million euros ($17.4 million) per season. Messi earns 10.5 million euros ($15.2 million) per season.