Makhachkala, Russia – Midfielder Mehdi Carcela is set to join year contract from Belgian side Standard Liege as long as he passes a medical.
Carcela, 22, makes the move on a transfer fee reported to be near $13 million, although the amount was not disclosed by the clubs. Samuel Eto'o left Italian side Inter Milan recently for Anzhi on a $39 million transfer.
Anzhi will play Eto'o nearly $30 million a season, making him the highest-paid player in the world.
Carcela played for Belgium at he Under-21 level, but will play for Morocco on the senior level. He made his debut appearance earlier this year for Morocco.