Yakubu heads to China

Yakubu Aiyegbeni has agreed a switch to Chinese side Guangzhou.

The former Blackburn man has followed in the footsteps of Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka in heading to the Far East, with the former Chelsea duo both joining Shanghai Shenhua.

And the 29-year-old striker is relishing the prospect of experiencing a different culture after nine years in England with Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton, Leicester on loan and Blackburn.

"There were many clubs interested according to the media, but the only people who made direct contact have been Guangzhou R&F," said Yakubu.

"Many will ask why China? The truth is there is not much to prove after scoring almost a century of goals in the Premier League - considered as one of the best in the world.

"I thank Blackburn Rovers, the fans, fellow players for making my one season there seem like a decade.

"I appreciate their support and I hope the club will come back again into the top-flight as soon as possible."

Yakubu had been looking to leave Blackburn following their relegation from the top flight last season and insists money played no part in his decision.



"Money cannot buy you happiness and what I have found from the people in China is love, happiness, sincerity and warmth and I can't wait to get started here," he added.