Russian club Anzhi announces deal for Eto'o

Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala announced a deal with Inter Milan for Samuel Eto'o on Tuesday that could make the Cameroon striker the highest paid footballer in the world.

"Today an agreement was reached between the football clubs Anzhi and Inter for the transfer of Samuel Eto'o. The terms of the transfer fully suited both sides," a statement on Anzhi's website said.

Anzhi said Eto'o would undergo a medical exam on Wednesday, after which he will be awarded a three-year contract.

While financial terms were not disclosed, reports in Italy say Eto'o will be paid (euro) 20 million ($29 million) net per season, eclipsing the estimated (euro) 12 million ($17.4 million) that Cristiano Ronaldo earns at Real Madrid and the (euro) 10.5 million ($15.2 million) that Lionel Messi is paid by Barcelona.

After a week of negotiations in Milan, the transer fee was reportedly set between (euro) 25 and (euro) 27 million ($36 and $39 million).

According to Anzhi, Eto'o will join his new club Thursday to prepare for a match against FC Rostov.