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.