CSKA Moscow new signing Aaron Samuel says he is unfazed by the cold weather in Russia as he has played in Norway where the temperature is similar.

The Nigeria international thinks he’ll be a success at the Muscovites and can bring a new dimension to the team, pointing out that he has physical attributes.

“You can not even tell me about the cold! I played in Norway and know firsthand what is frost. So I am not scared about the Moscow cold,” said Aaron Samuel to CSKA’s official website.

“Coincidentally, my family and my relatives almost all in the military - my father, for example. I grew up in a military environment. And in it a lot of attention paid to sport.

“My main quality - physical strength . It is very necessary for a quality striker . I can say more that I had a good idea to choose the position , that is also very important for the person who has to score goals.”

Samuel with be hoping to make his official debut for CSKA Moscow on March 6 when they tackle Spartak Moscow in the derby.

The CSKA Moscow number 99 said : “Of course! I asked a lot of questions , studied the situation before moving to Russia . I know how important the derby is held.

“I hope that CSKA will win every big derby, and I will take part in them .”

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