Samuel Eto'o was one of the best attackers in football history. The Cameroonian star has marked world football from her football in club successes, in selection but also thanks to his well -tempered character.
With having made the heyday of FC Barcelona from 200 ′ to 2009, the famous number 9 also marked the history of Inter Milan from 2009 to 2011 or he won all possible titles including the Champions League.
A club he was forced to join in exchange for the Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. On her social networks, the Cameroonian legend did not hesitate to be teasing towards the former Paris Saint-Germain player.
Indeed, exactly 16 years ago today, Barça offered Samuel Eto'o, considered undesirable and pushed towards the exit, at the Milan against Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The transfer also included a payment of 43 million euros by Barcelona at Inter Milan, to finalize the signature of Ibra, which was at the best of its form. To remember this moment, the former Cameroonian striker published a photo of his signature at Inter Milan on his Instagram account by mentioning the Swedish: “16 years already,” Did he drop with many smileys.
“The most beautiful deal in history”
This exchange between Samuel Eto'o and Zlatan Ibrahimovic has entered history. Pushed towards the exit at Barça, Samuel Eto'o took his revenge against the Spanish club. The Cameroonian eliminated his former club in the semi-final of the C1 (2009-2010 edition) then in the process won the competition with the Milanese club against Bayern Munich (2 goals at 0).
On the other side, Zlatan Ibrahimovic did not really succeed in the Catalan club since there was only a season and without lifting the famous cup with big ears. During an interview with beIN SportsSamuel Eto'o will say that this exchange was the most beautiful deal in the history of football. “” Pep Guardiola gave me an opportunity which I will always be grateful, that of entering even further into the history of football. It allowed Inter to do the best deal in its history, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic for € 90 million and Samuel in the deal, was the most beautiful deal in the history of football. »»
