Samuel Eto’o has reportedly rubbished claims that he is nearing the end of his career after labelling Jose Mourinho a ‘fool’ for questioning his age.
The 33-year-old was rumoured to have fallen out with Mourinho after the Chelsea boss was filmed by a French television channel saying, ‘Eto’o is 32 years old, maybe 35, who knows?’
Although Eto’o seemed to laugh off the comment with a comical ‘old man’ celebration after scoring against Manchester United in January, it would seem the Cameroonian still has an issue with the Portuguese boss.
Speaking to reporters after touching down in Abidjan ahead of the Copa Coca Cola youth football tournament in Bouake, Eto’o said: ‘I am 33 years old. And it is not because a fool called me an old man that you must believe it.
‘And you may have noticed that the old man was better than the youngsters.’
Eto’o, now out of contract after a season with the Blues, also hinted that he will play for a European club next season rather than sign a lucrative deal in the Middle East.
Written by Steve Milne
