[Archived] Eto'o To Play In Uzbekistan?!

[tony gale's mic]

http://www.pfc-kuruvchi.com/eng/news_details.asp?newsID=605

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/g...ers/7510926.stm

What...the...

[old darwen blue]

I suppose it does sound hystorically bizarre however there is a lot of money in the former Soviet republics and so I wonder how much they are offering to pay him?

[tony gale's mic]

I suppose it does sound hystorically bizarre however there is a lot of money in the former Soviet republics and so I wonder how much they are offering to pay him?

He's only 27 though...he'd be effectively ending his competitive career.

[Ste B]

Does he care if he's getting that kind of money ?

[tony gale's mic]

QUOTE (Ste B @ Jul 18 2008, 01:07 ) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Does he care if he's getting that kind of money ?

Still if this goes through would be one of football's biggest ever shock signings.

The man scored 77 in 109 games for Barca, 27 years old, at his peak, I'm sure could command upwards of £100k a week from many of Europe's top clubs...

And while his wage might be even higher, surely not being in any sort of prominent competition anymore would have a massive impact on his sponsorship potential.

[philipl]

Don't forget the Uzbek who is trying to buy Arsenal. Perhaps Eto'o is his peace offering to Peter Hill-Wood?

[neekoy]

Most ludicrous thing I have ever heard

I rate Eto very very highly, on his day probably the best striker in the world. This is crazy talk.

[Rovermatt]

Bizarre stuff. Aside from the scandalous wages, has the guy no self-respect?

[Tim Southampton Rover]

Wasn't there talk of him a few years ago quitting Barca and playing in UAE?

I doubt this will happen. He's in his prime and he will go to a European club without doubt.

[tony gale's mic]

Wasn't there talk of him a few years ago quitting Barca and playing in UAE?

I doubt this will happen. He's in his prime and he will go to a European club without doubt.

The fact he's travelled all the way to Tashkent and is even considering it is a shock.

[Rovermatt]

It's really weird. He could easily command his current wage level (if not higher) at any number of top clubs in Western Europe.

[Billy Castell]

It would be hilarious if it was true. I'm guessing there's some oil, gas or weapons billionaire behind this move. The sort of guy Panorama would do a show on if he bought a Premiership club.

[sparky12]

very bizzare but also stupid if i was a pro footballer i thinki id raher be have less money than in a way end my carear