Inter Officially Announce Samuel Eto'o Signing

The Italian champions have announced on their official website that now former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has signed a five-year contract with the club.

Samuel Eto'o, Barcelona (PA)

Inter's official website has announced the signing of Samuel Eto'o from Barcelona in the deal that brought Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the Catalans.

Tonight at 20.37 CET, the Cameroonian signed a five-year contract (expiring on 30 June 2014) with the Italian champions in the offices of vice-president Rinaldo Ghelfi and in the company of technical director Marco Branca, transfer market consultant Gabriele Oriali, lawyer Angelo Cappellini as well as the player's agents, lawyer Jose Mesalles and Claudio Vigorelli.

"We give Samuel Eto'o the most affectionate welcome from all of F.C. Internazionale and all the Nerazzurri fans, who are proud to have him in their squad and are convinced to reach new and important victories with him," the note on the official website Inter.it says.

The player's presentation will take place tomorrow at 14.30 CET at the Angelo Moratti sporting center. This presentation will be covered LIVE by Goal.com starting from 14.00 CET.

Danilo Pochini, Goal.com

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