City pull out of Eto'o move

11 July 2009 03:34
Manchester City have pulled out of a move for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o. The Cameroon international had been linked with a big-money move to Eastlands, but boss Mark Hughes will now turn his attention to other targets. City CEO Garry Cook told the club's official website: "Samuel Eto'o is undoubtedly a fine footballer but the circumstances surrounding him were such that the deal could not be completed." He continued: "We now feel the time is right to pursue other avenues and we have a clear and strategic transfer plan, which we continue to follow."

Source: Eurosport