Samuel Eto'o claims Premier League interest

Samuel Eto'o has revealed that he turned down the opportunity to move to the Premier League before joining Anzhi Makhachkala in the summer.

The Cameroonian striker made a surprise switch to Russia in August, reportedly becoming the world's highest-paid footballer in the process.

Now the former Barcelona frontman has claimed that he turned down a move to England before joining the big-spending Russian outfit.

"The easiest solution would have been to go on at Inter or leaving for England, as I had such an opportunity," Eto'o told France Football.

"But I finally made my decision for Anzhi, just like when you decide to make a long trip. It was time for me to go for an adventure again."

Eto'o has scored eight times in 11 appearances for his new club.