Former Blackburn Rovers captain Christopher Samba is happy with his move to Anzhi.

Samba has had to endure racism from the stands, but says he has no regrets over the transfer.

"The Russian league is growing at a phenomenal rate and starting to attract more foreign players," he told the People.

"It's become far more competitive in a short space of time. But it still has a long way before it can compete with the Premier League.

"I have been accused of coming for the money - but that simply isn't true. I was excited by the challenge that was presented to me - it's a great project.

"Besides, there were rumours of various interest from other Premier League clubs. But this club was the only one that had an offer accepted for me."