My move to China not for money-Yakubu

Guangzhou R&F of China new boy, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has insisted that his move to the club was not because of money.

"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 said. "They are starting an unbelievable football programme here and it's nice to be a part of it."

The Yak who signed a three-year deal with the club opened up on why he snubbed other offers to pitch his tent with Guangzhou.

"There were many clubs interested according to the media, but the only people who made direct contact have been Guangzhou R&F. Many will ask why China? The truth is there is not much to prove after scoring almost a century of goals in a league [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."