Eto'o pledges future to Inter

11 July 2011 09:29
Samuel Eto'o has confirmed he will be staying at Inter Milan this season after being linked with a move to Manchester City.[LNB] Cameroon striker Eto'o was mooted as a target for the Premier League club as part of a swap deal involving City's wantaway captain Carlos Tevez.[LNB]City boss Roberto Mancini recently admitted that Inter had blocked the proposal as they do not want to sell Eto'o and the 30-year-old is happy with that stance.[LNB]Eto'o confirmed he had spoken to Inter president Massimo Moratti and has no qualms in ignoring the rumours that he could leave the Giuseppe Meazza.[LNB]"The newspapers say I'm leaving Inter?" Eto'o told Inter Channel.[LNB]"I spoke with president Massimo Moratti after the Coppa Italia final victory against Palermo and when the president speaks, I can only say yes."[LNB]The former Barcelona forward is back in pre-season training under new coach Gian Piero Gasperini and is feeling optimistic ahead of the coming campaign.[LNB]He added: "It went pretty well. It was quite hot, but never as bad as in Milan right now. I am in good shape and we have the right atmosphere to start a difficult season.[LNB]"We are all really eager to repay the enthusiasm of the fans by winning on the field."

Source: Team_Talk