Samuel Eto’o, currently the sixth-highest earner in football, is seeking a new club as Anzhi Makhachkala faces financial difficulties and looks to offload high salaries. While Eto’o has been linked with a move to Major League Soccer (MLS), there are reports suggesting that Manchester United is also interested in signing the Cameroonian international.
Eto’o has a history with Manchester United’s current manager, José Mourinho, from their time together at Inter Milan. Mourinho, in an interview, expressed his pleasure at the idea of working with Eto’o again, stating, “I’m always happy when someone who worked with me is happy to be back and work with me again.” Mourinho acknowledged Eto’o’s rumored interest in joining Chelsea but also noted that the priority for Chelsea was recruiting Wayne Rooney. The situation suggests that while Mourinho is open to the idea of bringing Eto’o on board, the potential signing may depend on other factors, such as the pursuit of Rooney.
The dynamics of the transfer window and the priorities of clubs involved will likely influence the final decision on Samuel Eto’o’s next destination.
