Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Inter confident Eto'o will sign

Samuel Eto'o
Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola says Eto'o leaving is "best for the club"

Inter Milan are hopeful of tying up a deal for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o in a swap involving Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The Italian champions are in talks with Barca about a deal that would also see Inter get about £38m and midfielder Alexander Hleb on a season-long loan.

"Until things are wrapped up, there's nothing to say but I am confident," stated Inter president Massimo Moratti.

"Eto'o is one of the most important players on the market. Along with Ibra, he's one of the most wanted."

Moratti added: "It's a good chance for us to have another champion."

Ibrahimovic was the top scorer in Serie A last season and Moratti had nothing but praise for the 27-year-old.

"He's a very serious professional," he said of the Swedish international. "He has always behaved well with us.

"He helped us win the championship and he was top scorer last year."

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Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, who transfer-listed Eto'o last year, has said he believes the Cameroon striker should leave the club.

"I am convinced that the best thing for Barca is for Eto'o to leave," stated Guardiola.

"Could I be mistaken? Maybe so. But I am here to make these decisions."

Guardiola added Eto'o's departure would be good for the team.

"I feel that it is best for the club and the team. It's a question of feelings," said Guardiola.

"I am not here to change anyone's character, but I can decide on which players I want to count on for the season.

"After what we won, we had to change the dressing room. I took this decision from my experience as a footballer."

Eto'o had been on the verge of a deal with Manchester City but Mark Hughes's side withdrew their interest last week.

The forward signed for Barcelona from Mallorca for £16m in 2004.


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