At Barca, Eto'o scored 108 goals in 144 appearances from 2004 to 2009. Having won several trophies with Barcelona, the then management felt he had become surplus to requirements but Inter Milan were ready to make a move for the prolific frontman, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic going the other way.
"My departure [from Spain] gave me the opportunity to join another family, that of Inter, with very important players and a unique coach like Jose Mourinho, who allowed me to win again."
The 58-year-old coach was relieved of his duties at Tottenham on April 19, with the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager failing to convince a third Premier League employer that he should stay at the club.