Etta Eyong has revealed his admiration for former Barcelona star Samuel Eto’o and current No. 9 Robert Lewandowski amid talk of a potential move to Catalunya.
The striker is believed to be on Barca’s radar, although Levante have said no approach has yet been made, and he says he’s been influenced by some of the club’s attackers.
“Eto’o was the best. He is one of my biggest influences. I loved him at Barcelona. And I’d call Lewandowski another role model, especially when I was younger and he was at Dortmund,” he told Ben Jacobs for Givemesport.
“Lewandowski has managed to score so many goals throughout his career. It’s really impressive what he’s doing at Barcelona right now. He is a great finisher and has intellegent movement. He always seems to know the right time to ask for the ball. I can learn a lot from him. When we play Barcelona next, I hope to get Lewandowski’s shirt to add to my collection.”
Eyong also admits that he loves playing in La Liga but could also be tempted by a lucrative move to the Premier League.
“I can’t pick between LaLiga and the Premier League because I love both leagues,” he added. “I have already achieved my dream of playing in LaLiga and my other dream is to one day play in the Premier League.
“I think I have the quality to thrive in the Premier League and that my style is well suited to English football. I am physically strong and can link up play. I love watching Premier League matches.
“My favourite period is the Boxing Day games. You can see the players give everything – 200 percent! What I love about the Premier League is that every game feels important. But for now my focus is just on Levante and I am ignoring all other news.”
Eyong is expected to move on in the summer and may well have his pick of clubs if he can keep on impressing.
