SAMUEL ETO’O has proved he doesn’t just have an educated left foot … by landing a place at Harvard.
The former Chelsea and Everton striker will study business management next year at America’s foremost university.
Samuel Eto’o will begin his university course in JanuaryCredit: Rex Features
Eto’o, 38, has just launched a gambling firm – Beto’o – in his home country Cameroon.
The ex-Barcelona and Inter Milan star now hopes his studies will help the company survive.
Eto’o announced his playing retirement in September following a spell with Qatar SC.
He told Jeune Afrique magazine: “When you are a footballer you pay others to look after your business interests.
“But once it is down to you to manage them, and you want them to grow, you need to acquire new skills.
“So I will resume my studies, to learn business management.
“I will go to Harvard University in January. They have been good enough to let me take a specialised course.
“I will be in Boston for almost a year. It won’t be easy, but it will open new doors to me.
“My betting company belongs to a group of young African people who asked me to join them.
“I agreed to let them use my image following months of talks, as I was touched by their faith in Africa.
“They convinced me that together we can improve people’s daily lives.”
Eto’o’s previous business venture, a telecoms firm named Set’Mobile, swiftly went bust after being set up in 2012.
EDUCATED PLAYERS: Footy stars who went to Uni
- Vincent Kompany – Completed a Master’s in Business Administration after graduating in 2017.
- Socrates – Became a doctorate in Medicine during his playing career and practised medicine after retiring in 1989.
- Juan Mata – During his time at Valencia and Chelsea, he earned two degrees in Marketing and in Sports Science.
- Iain Dowie – Went on to the University of Hertfordshire to do a Master’s in Engineering.
- Andrey Arshavin – Has a degree in Fashion Design and has three books published to his name.
- Steve Palmer – Ex-Ipswich star has a degree in Computer Software design from University of Cambridge.
- Duncan Watmore – Took time off training to study for an Economics degree.
The three-time Champions League winner joined Chelsea from Russians Anzhi in 2013.
He made 35 Blues appearances, scoring 12 goals, before leaving for Everton the following summer.
The 118-cap Cameroon international struck four times in 20 Toffees appearances, moving on to Sampdoria in January 2015.
Samuel Eto’o played for the likes of Barcelona, Inter Milan, Chelsea and EvertonCredit: AP:Associated Press
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