Eto´o wants Barca look for Anzhi

After his big money transfer to Anzhi Makhachkala, Samuel Eto’o wants the club to be like Barcelona, not Manchester City.

“We are striving to be like Barcelona, they are the inspiration,” Eto’o said.

“Barcelona are the reference point in football today, not Manchester City.”

“It is a matter of opinion whether City provide the closest parallel to Anzhi, money should not be the reason to compare these clubs.”

“The goal at Anzhi is to achieve something from a region that has not been explored and to bring this team, through a nice football philosophy, to a better standing in the world of football. And that is it.”

The Cameroonian also commented on what his role off the pitch was at the club, as it is clear that he was wanted for more than his footballing ability.

“I am really happy to see that there is an interest to follow me and to discuss the reasons why I came to the club because the first goal was to bring interest from Europe,” he said.

“The club is not only a football club, it represents the whole region and it represents the hope of everything.”

“I must say, though, that I am not a politician and I don’t know how to do politics.”

“I am a footballer, I know how to play football and I know how to manage projects in the area of football. This is what I want to limit myself to.”