 Samuel Eto’o $30 million dollar transfer makes him the highest paid footballer (Soccer) in the World. The former striker of Inter Milan, Cameroon international player and the (3) three times African footballer of the year will join Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos. Russian club Anzhi confirmed Tuesday it has agreed to a deal with Inter Milan for forward Samuel Eto'o that will make him the world's highest-paid player.
From AP:
Eto'o is expected to be paid €20 million ($29 million) net per season, eclipsing the estimated €12 million ($17.4 million) that Cristiano Ronaldo earns at Real Madrid and the €10.5 million ($15.2 million) that Lionel Messi is paid by Barcelona.
After a week of negotiations in Milan, the transfer fee was reportedly set between €25 and €27 million ($36 and $39 million).
Although no official numbers have been released, Anzhi will reportedly pay $35 million to Inter for the transfer of Eto'o, and pay the Cameroon international nearly $30 million per season in salary.
Samuel Eto’o and his wife Georgette arrive on the red carpet for the screening of the film ‘The Tree of Life’ premiere in competition at the 64th Cannes Film Festival.
"(Tuesday) 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," Anzhi posted on its website Tuesday.
"Anzhi expresses gratitude to the leadership of Inter Milan for their professional and constructive approach in the negotiations. (Wednesday) 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."
Eto'o, who played at Barcelona from 2004-09, scored 21 goals in 35 matches for Inter Milan last season.
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