We think Samuel Eto'o is going to enjoy life in Turkey
The Cameroon legend signed for top flight side Antalyaspor this summer and made his debut against Basaksehir last night.
Normally, you might expect a good deal of cynicism surrounding a veteran's motives for joining such a football outpost, but we think the former Chelsea and Barcelona man has done enough to endear himself to his new fanbase after single-handedly delivering victory with a pair of wonderful goals in a 3-2 win.
First, a mazy run and finish...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-QIvCLAPSE
... and then a cracking volley.
There's definitely life in this old dog yet.
[h/t Reddit]
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