The 5 biggest free transfers of the summer window

1. Samuel Eto’o – Anzhi Makhachkala to Chelsea

Samuel Eto’o

In spite of suspicions of ageing legs that can no longer do the job for a top side, 32-year-old Eto’o has finally arrived in the Premier League to play under former manager Jose Mourinho again.

But a good look at recent numbers allays any such concerns that Chelsea fans themselves might have. Playing in the demanding Russian league, Eto’o scored 13 and 21 goals in his two full seasons at the club in addition to 2 in four games this season.

While it might be a step down from the incredible treble-winning season with Inter when he scored 37, there is no questioning whether Eto’o will add value to a club whose top scorer last season was Fernando Torres with 22 goals to his name.

With plenty of experience in the bag, immense talent, and an attitude to match, Eto’o is about as good as it gets when it comes to free transfers.