The 32-year-old has penned a one-year deal at
Stamford Bridge to become Jose Mourinho's sixth summer signing, with the
club losing faith in its pursuit of Wayne Rooney
Chelsea has confirmed the signing of striker Samuel Eto'o from Anzhi Makhachkala on a one-year deal.
The
32-year-old previously played under Jose Mourinho at Inter, with a
record of 53 goals in 102 appearances between 2009-11, and becomes the
Portuguese's sixth summer signing.
Chelsea has tracked Manchester
United striker Wayne Rooney for much of the summer, with two bids
rejected, and Mourinho hinted last week that a third offer is coming
before the end of the transfer window.
"It wasn't a hard
decision. I saw the qualities Chelsea have, and I was very happy with
Jose Mourinho before, so when the opportunity came, I was very happy to
take it," Eto'o told the club's official website.
Eto'o becomes
Chelsea's second summer recruit from the Russia outfit after Willian's
arrival on Wednesday for 31.7 million pounds. The duo joins Cristian
Cuevas, Andre Schurrle, Mark Schwarzer and Marco van Ginkel as summer
arrivals at Stamford Bridge.
