Audio By Carbonatix
Anzhi Makhachkala striker Samuel Eto'o admits his move to Russia was influenced by the money, but insists that anyone would have made the same decision.
The Cameroon international became one of the world's highest-paid footballers in August, penning a lucrative three-year deal, and defended the big-money contract in an interview with AS.
"I received an important offer and accepted it. We all work for the money, and anyone who says otherwise is a hypocrite," the 30-year-old told the Spanish sports daily.
Eto'o was then quizzed on who he felt was the best coach he has ever played under, and he plumped for his two-time mentor during the 2000-01 and 2003-04 campaigns at Mallorca.
"For me the best coach of all time is Luis Aragones, while Jose Mourinho is the best at the moment. I learned a lot from Aragones, both as a player and as a person," he concluded.
Roberto Carlos' tenure as Anzhi coach started in disappointing fashion, as Eto'o was unable to prevent his side from going down 1-0 at home to Lokomotiv Moscow on October 2.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Liverpool striker Isak suffers broken leg
6 minutes -
CRC proposes new petition-led process for removal of Chief Justice
16 minutes -
Foreign Minister Ablakwa takes Nana Agyei Ahyia case to Latvia, vows full accountability
30 minutes -
AFCON 2025: Salah seals late win for Egypt over Zimbabwe
39 minutes -
Carney names ex-Blackrock executive as new US ambassador
45 minutes -
CRC proposes 10-year single term and new removal process for Chief Justice
55 minutes -
Salah scores late winner as Egypt come from behind to beat Zimbabwe
1 hour -
France rushes emergency budget law to avert shutdown after talks collapse
1 hour -
US conducting surveillance flights over Nigeria after Trump intervention threat
2 hours -
Ecuador soldiers sentenced to decades in prison over disappearance of murdered boys
2 hours -
Trump pulls 30 envoys in ‘America First’ push, critics say it weakens US abroad
2 hours -
The 17-hour miracle: Black Sherif beats logistical marathon to pull off historic Zaama Disco 2025
2 hours -
NPP Primaries: Electoral area coordinators in Ada, Sege declare support for Bawumia
3 hours -
PSG marks 90 years with Maiden Dinner and Awards Night
3 hours -
Volta, Oti pharmacists sound alarm over staff shortages, call for action
3 hours
