Legendary striker Samuel Eto’o is eyeing the A-League as a final career destination, in news which may spark the interest of marquee hunters Sydney FC

The Cameroon kingpin - who has 19 career trophies and couldn’t stop scoring in his pomp for Barcelona and Inter Milan - has 12 months left on his contract with Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor.

But he’s informed his representatives that Australia - and the A-League - is of interest to him in what could be a dramatic swan-song for his country’s all-time leading scorer.

It’s unclear whether, should there be contact from Australia, Konyaspor would grant a release or seek a transfer fee.

Despite his vintage, Eto’o, 37, appears to have lost little of his potency during the past three seasons in Turkey, notching 44 goals in 76 appearances for Antalyaspor before adding another six in 13 games for Konyaspor after signing in January.

The three-time UEFA Champions League winner has long-term plans to turn his hand to coaching but with such compelling stats - even deep into his thirties - his flirtation with Australia could alert the Sky Blues, who are in the market to replace departed Brazilian marquee Bobo with a big-name marksman.

Melbourne Victory might also come into the frame should top target Keisuke Honda fail to accept an offer, topped up by around $2 million from the FFA’s marquee fund, to join them in 2018-2019.

It’s understood the Japanese playmaker, who has been playing hardball over his wage structure, will give Victory coach Kevin Muscat a final answer over the weekend.

Sydney-based agent Engin Durmus, of AFS Sports Management, has ties to Eto’o and would oversee any move to Australia.“Don’t be fooled by his age, he’s kept himself supremely fit and his recent scoring record proves he still has a great eye for goal,” Durmus said.“He’s at a stage where he is also passing on a lot of his knowledge to younger players and helping them develop.“His long-term vision is to coach - but right now he still has a huge amount to offer on the field.“He sees Australia as largely unknown but interesting territory, although he was part of the Cameroon Olympic team which won gold here at the 2000 Games in Sydney.”Eto’o’s accomplishments are astounding, and also include two Africa Cup of Nations crowns, two UCL winners’ medals with Barcelona and three La Liga titles before departing for Inter Milan, where he helped Jose Mourinho’s team win the treble of the Champions League, Serie A and Coppa Italia in his first season in Italy before moving to Russia's Anzhi Makhachkala in 2011.He also had brief spells at Chelsea and Everton in the Premier League and netted 56 international goals for Cameroon in 118 appearances.He has scored a total of 334 career goals in club and international football since making his professional debut for Mallorca in 2003.

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Please god no.

Great potential signing for Sydney Fc :D

In his prime.  

There you go, fits in perfect with the FFA's criteria. Lets face facts, we are the last stop saloon.

@sydneyfc1987

For real? The bloke has scored 1 in 2 in Turkey. He’d tear it up here, even for a year.

It’s Eto’o for Christ’s sake.

This guy has had a bad attitude everywhere hes gone

Like a lot of posters on here

He's also dominated wherever he's gone

37 so the age bracket is realistic, could be a chance.

Why not, i would be suprised if Bobos stats are that good when he returns to Turkey.

Would also presumably free us up to sign a third marquee to replace Adrian.

Saw Cameroon beat Brazil at the Gabba

Fantasic game

They won in extra time after going down to 9 men IIRC

Ronaldinho was in the Brazil team as well I think

Perfect signing for Wellington, we could use the extra fire power up front and maybe help get bums on seats.

We're too obsessed with bums on 442. We should stop it. I don't wanna think about peoples' arses. That's where poo comes from. 

Yes please. I used to love this guy, especially when we was at Barca when they were untouchable in the mid to late thousands.

Yep. It's not his age but his attitude. 

Fits right in with Brosque.

put a fork in him his done 

I would rather take him as a coach than a player 

He is an absolute - oops, I just ate my own poop... of a human but we could really use his goals at Sydney so welcome samuel

50+ goals in 100 games in Turkey. Which Australian boasts a similar record? 

Could replace Berisha then

I'd take him for a season.

Definite marquee and worthy of the Fox funds, can't see SFC or MV biting, but would be a great marquee for the other clubs to take a gamble on.

This is a marquee that potentially all aleague clubs could have a chance at signing with the assistance of the Foxsports funds. His goal scoring record is superior to practically any player to have joined the league in recent years. Forget his age, there should be no shortage of clubs interested in signing him (as long as he's not asking for a ridiculous amount of money of course!)

Wasn't aware of his current prolific Turkish record. With Besart gone I'd take him at Victory with open arms.

Kev will sort him out.

- Bad Attitude
- Scores 1 in 2 in Turkey for 4 years.

These things don't really go together.

Eto'o to Nix.

He would score goals no doubt. He has played for some of the biggest clubs and most footballers know him.

Signed for Qatar Sports Club.

Good.

But I thought the FFA has a war chest?????