Samuel Eto'o: Is This a Joke?

Could Samuel Eto'o actually be moving to Uzbekistan? Khalid Shakran reports.

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July 16, 2008

Uzbek side Kuruvchi Tashkent claimed that they have reached an agreement with Barcelona star Samuel Eto'o.

Even though Barca laughed off the news, Kuruvchi's official website insists that the Cameroon striker is set to sign a six-year contract.

"The striker will arrive in Tashkent on July 17 and play in the second half of the championship (league) in Uzbekistan," a Kuruvchi statement said.

Moreover, sporting director Bahtier Babayev revealed that the good relationship with the Catalan giants facilitated the transfer.

"Eto'o will arrive in Tashkent on Thursday and he will sign a contract with our club, at least up until the end of 2008," Babayev said.

"The term of the contract will depend on our performance in the AFC Champions League. We will play Saipa in the quarter-finals and Eto'o is our main purchase before the knockout stage of the tournament.

"If we can agree with the player, he will continue to play for our club in the future."

Confirmation

Following the claims of a transfer, Barcelona responded negatively, ruling out the likelihood of the outrageous transfer.

"Nobody at the club knows anything about this. I don't think it's very likely," he said.

However, Kuruvchi reaffirmed that Eto'o will arrive in Tashkent on July 16 or 17 and could be involved in the team's second half of the season.

This move might be one of the worst moves in European History. Eto’o, a 27-year-old who is still in his prime, poses a load of questions on what the Uzbeks slipped in his drink, or rather…his pocket.

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reply to comment by Fcuk
about 1 month ago

I also hear Messi has been signed by FC Baku in Azerbaijan...The caucus leagues will be fun to watch in 08-09!
reply to comment by Diego
about 1 month ago

Brett Favre has chosen Manchester United as his team for the 2008-09 season. Yessss.
reply to comment by Hugh
about 1 month ago

I have a feeling that this --along with the rumor that Ronaldinho was favoring Man City over AC Milan-- is all hearsay.

I can only hope Eto'o chooses to stay with Barca. Henry and Messi pose a great threat, but another striker in his prime --as Eto'o is-- would be great for Barca. If Barca allowed somebody of Eto'o's great ability (speed, ball handling, goal scoring talent), they would be fools (yes, I know Eto'o isn't in Guardiola's plan for the future).

I'll cross my fingers for the future.
reply to comment by haha
about 1 month ago

Just now Eto'o arrived Uzbekistan,and held talks with journalists,signed a 6-monht contract with kuruvchi,next week Inter forward Adriano is arriving for a 1 year contract with Kuruvchi.
reply to comment by Edward
about 1 month ago

That can't be true! (it's not april fools day is it?!), he's more than welcome to come to Arsenal!
1. by fazliddin
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Fuck you Edward
  how do you know what will be tomorrov
  you think that Uzbekistan can not to buy Eto'o!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  You will see it on future, OK?
2. by Edward
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Jesus, talk about taking something the wrong way, I wasn't insulting you, or Uzbekistan, I was merely commenting on the fact that this is a pretty sensational story!
reply to comment by Janny
about 1 month ago

eto just signed a new contract with cameroon's conton sport.
reply to comment by Edmondo
about 1 month ago

In Eto'o's own words this rumor is true,, but I am still to comprehend the motive of such a move. I wish him well and hope he does not regret this move.
reply to comment by S
about 1 month ago

Any player will play anywhere for money. And lots of countries seem to have money to spend on footie nowadays.
reply to comment by Uzb
about 1 month ago

Eto'O now in Tashkent!
It's fact!!!
reply to comment by fazliddin
about 1 month ago

Eto'o in Tashkent, you think it is not true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Actually, hi is very glad to be in Tashkent, I had a talk with him personally!
1. by Diego
  from about 1 month ago
  
  1. No you didn't.
  2. Whatever league he joins is shit compared to La Liga or the Prem.
  3. You know it's the truth so don't come back with your 28 exclamation points and terrible grammar.
reply to comment by Durdona
about 1 month ago

i am very glad that Samuel Eto in Tashkent nowadays.Good luck Samuel Eto'
reply to comment by Keith
about 1 month ago

Why would he want to play in that crappy league?? Rumors again only.......

Even the crappiest of crap wouldnt want to play there, no offense....
1. by Khalid
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Apparently Keith, I just saw in the news that he arrived at Uzebakistan and ready to sign a contract. So I don't know if the news can really portray false images to the world...especially in sports.