LONDON, England: African superstar Samuel Eto’o will test himself in English football after Chelsea announced yesterday that he has joined the Premier League giants on a one-year contract.
The 32-year-old Cameroon striker arrives from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala on a free transfer, in a move that may signal the end of Chelsea’s pursuit of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.
Chelsea have had two bids for Rooney rejected and manager Jose Mourinho recently admitted that he had a “Plan B” in case their pursuit of the England international did not come off.
“I am very happy to be here, but also anxious because I want to get playing as soon as possible,” said Eto’o.
“It wasn’t a hard decision. I saw the qualities Chelsea have, and I was very happy with Jose Mourinho before, so when the opportunity came, I was very happy to take it.”afp
