Official - City end interest in Eto'o [merged]

[Taylor]

Re: Samuel Eto'o [merged]

So this isn't dead yet, that is good to know. Doubt it will be settled for ages though, can't see 5 hours being long enough to sort out the whole saga.

 

[Bazzmand Show]

Re: Samuel Eto'o [merged]

First report i have found....

Madrid - The agent of Samuel Eto'o told the media on Tuesday that the star striker wants to stay at European champions Barcelona. Josep Maria Mesalles said "Eto'o wants to stay at Barca, but he is not going to put any obstacle in the way of the club if they want to get rid of him."

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/275459,agent-of-etoo-says-striker-wants-to-stay-at-barcelona.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show ... elona.html</a>

Fair enough, still dont believe it. They want that money, I believe spursmad on this.

 

[ShaunMCFC]

Re: Samuel Eto'o [merged]

Don't get it.

Not asked for improved contract or golden handshake. Not a problem joining us if Barca don't want him. Laporta has said that our offered as been agreed. Where is the issue

This... Are we back on then or what?

 

[Johnny_on]

Re: Samuel Eto'o [merged]

So this isn't dead yet, that is good to know. Doubt it will be settled for ages though, can't see 5 hours being long enough to sort out the whole saga.

I think it probably moved along as soon as his agent said he was going to have a press conference a few days ago......

I think we may well know today or early tomorrow....

 

[whalley ranger]

Re: Samuel Eto'o [merged]

SSN now saying Eto'o will make a decision today. Not 'Eto'o will snub'. Significant? Sorry if posted.

 

[Bazzmand Show]

Re: Samuel Eto'o [merged]

Ok so its either done or not close to done. Wheres spursmad hiding when you need him? How many Spursmad listed in the whitepages?

 

[bigmalsfedora]

Re: Samuel Eto'o [merged]

so am i right in thinking the following:

1. He is pissed with Barca
2. Eto'o happy with City
3. They want the best deal with Eto'o
4. Won't leave until situation with Barca resolved?

Is that how it reads?

bang on the nail. news conference later today for update

The way I read it is that he doesn't want to come to us, or have I got that wrong?

thats how i read it too

 

[ShaunMCFC]

Re: Samuel Eto'o [merged]

WAITTTTTTTT.


Are we holding a conference today?


I'm confused

 

[pominoz]

Re: Samuel Eto'o [merged]

First report i have found....

Madrid - The agent of Samuel Eto'o told the media on Tuesday that the star striker wants to stay at European champions Barcelona. Josep Maria Mesalles said "Eto'o wants to stay at Barca, but he is not going to put any obstacle in the way of the club if they want to get rid of him."

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/275459,agent-of-etoo-says-striker-wants-to-stay-at-barcelona.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show ... elona.html</a>

That reads to me that he is ours,or is it just me.

 

[chedleeblue]

Re: Samuel Eto'o [merged]

I can read spanish pretty well and the report of the meeting in Marca is quite interesting.

The headline says

Eto'o wants to stay at Barca but will not block his exit.

He accuses Barca of being two faced.

He has never asked for an improved contract this season.

The agent knows of City's offer and would have no problems going there if Barca agree.

They do however feel that Barca's valuation of the player is much too high given that he has only a year left on the contract.


And it is this last bit that I find interesting. Maybe they reckon City should have to pay less.

Therefore presumeambly we could pay him a signing on fee.

Either way this doesn't look too negative.

i hope that this
"They do however feel that Barca's valuation of the player is much too high given that he has only a year left on the contract.[/b]

isnt a plea for barce to reduce transfer fee so other clubs ie the rags,milan,inter etc come in and say " right we pay less to barce , you can have your big wages now"