Valencia swoop for Eto'o
Saturday, 05 July 2003
Valencia CF have signed Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o on a five-year contract. Eto'o finalised the deal with 'Los ché' after meeting Valencia officials in Barcelona on his way back to Cameroon for a holiday.
Impressive season
Eto'o has just completed an impressive season with RCD Mallorca, scoring twice in the Spanish Cup final victory over RC Recreativo de Huelva last weekend as well as recording 14 league goals. He has joined the Mestalla club for an undisclosed fee.
Out-and-out goalscorer
Fast and powerful, the 22-year-old should prove a significant addition to the Valencia forward line. Although John Carew's game is maturing, neither Juan Sánchez nor Mista has managed to cement a starting place and coach Rafael Benítez has been conscious of the need for an out-and-out goalscorer.
International success
Eto'o arrived at Mallorca in 1999 from Real Madrid CF. In his international career he has won the African Cup of Nations twice as well as an Olympic gold medal in 2000.
from Uefa.com