Samuel Etoo turns down move to Manchester City

Last updated : 11 July 2011 By Daily Mail

The Inter Milan striker has been mooted as a makeweight in a deal that would take Carlos Tevez to the San Siro, but the Cameroon captain denied a move is on the cards.

City boss Roberto Mancini claimed that his former club rejected a move for the 30-year-old, and Eto'o has confirmed this.

Staying put: Samuel Eto'o will not be joining Manchester City

'The newspapers say I'm leaving Inter?' Eto'o told Inter Channel.

'I spoke with president Massimo Moratti after the Coppa Italia final victory against Palermo and when the president speaks, I can only say yes.'

Eto'o, who has won the Champions League with both Bracelona dn Inter, is back in training under new coach Gian Piero Gasperini and he is looking forward to the new campaign.

On his way: Inter Milan have been linked with a move for Carlos Tevez

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.

'We are all really eager to repay the enthusiasm of the fans by winning on the field.'

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Source: Daily Mail

Source: Daily Mail