F.C. Barcelona has bid farewell to departing striker and Cameroonian international Samuel Eto'o (28) in a letter published on its official website. Below is an excerpt from the letter by Roger Bogunya:
Thank you, Samuel
The third highest goalscorer in Barça is leaving. But he can walk out the front door after five years at the club, winning almost everything on offer including last year’s memorable treble.
It is time to say goodbye and thank you to Samuel. The Cameroonian striker, came to the club from Mallorca and is now headed for Inter Milan. In his five seasons, he has scored 130 official goals, making him the third highest goalscorer the club has ever had. Only César (235) and Kubala (196) top his record.
Important goals
Eto’o will never be forgotten, not only for his character and dedication, but also his goals, many of which have proven decisive. Whenever called upon, he would respond, as he did in the final in Paris against Arsenal, where he scored the equaliser, or in Rome, where he opened the scoring against Man United (2-0).
Eight titles
Those goals meant two Champions league titles for Barça (2005/06 and 2008/09). But they were not the only wins for Eto’o in his time at the Camp Nou. He was also involved in the conquest of two leagues (2004/05, 2005/06 and 2008/09), a Copa del Rey (2008/09) and two Spanish Super Cups (2005/06 and 2006/07).
On an individual level, he was also top league goalscorer in 2005/06.
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To bid farewell, he also scored for Barça in the Champions League final and in the last game of the league season, at Riazor. Thank you, Samuel.
(Read the full letter here)
Thank you, Samuel
The third highest goalscorer in Barça is leaving. But he can walk out the front door after five years at the club, winning almost everything on offer including last year’s memorable treble.
It is time to say goodbye and thank you to Samuel. The Cameroonian striker, came to the club from Mallorca and is now headed for Inter Milan. In his five seasons, he has scored 130 official goals, making him the third highest goalscorer the club has ever had. Only César (235) and Kubala (196) top his record.Important goals
Eto’o will never be forgotten, not only for his character and dedication, but also his goals, many of which have proven decisive. Whenever called upon, he would respond, as he did in the final in Paris against Arsenal, where he scored the equaliser, or in Rome, where he opened the scoring against Man United (2-0).
Eight titles
Those goals meant two Champions league titles for Barça (2005/06 and 2008/09). But they were not the only wins for Eto’o in his time at the Camp Nou. He was also involved in the conquest of two leagues (2004/05, 2005/06 and 2008/09), a Copa del Rey (2008/09) and two Spanish Super Cups (2005/06 and 2006/07).
On an individual level, he was also top league goalscorer in 2005/06.
...
To bid farewell, he also scored for Barça in the Champions League final and in the last game of the league season, at Riazor. Thank you, Samuel.
(Read the full letter here)
Volvox Said,
Thank you.
Posted on 26 July 2009 at 22:33
Anonymous Said,
thank you samuel, from Malaysia
Posted on 26 July 2009 at 22:36
hawk_barca_4_life Said,
thank u samuel 4 every thg .... all the best for ur new journey in seria with inter milan !!!!
Posted on 26 July 2009 at 22:39
ElovesBarca Said,
Bye Bye ~E9 ~~~~~~~~~~~~
Posted on 26 July 2009 at 23:16
fcbee Said,
We can argue about the best, it's difficult to compare times and teams. But what we can say is that you have been the most succesful striker in the over 100 years of history of this club. That alone is just incredible. All the best and thank you for helping to take this club to the place where it belongs: on top of the world of football
Posted on 26 July 2009 at 23:19
barca nike Said,
Thank You Same i'll sure miss you.
Posted on 26 July 2009 at 23:29
Anonymous Said,
Gracies Sammy!
You'll always be remembered by your goals and "never die attitude".
Thank you and good luck in Inter.
VISCA SAMUEL ETO'O, THE AFRICAN LION!
Posted on 27 July 2009 at 00:14
Barcaliator Said,
Sammuu !! Have a very successful and fruitful seaon with your new team INTER MILAN. Truth is that i as a Barca fan wont forget you and what success you brought to Barca on the pitch, God Bless You and your family.
Posted on 27 July 2009 at 00:23
sho Said,
Thanks Sammu
I hope you achieve sucess with Inter and find a home there.
Posted on 27 July 2009 at 00:35
tricampions Said,
Thank you Eto'o,we will miss you and never forget you. 4ever in our <3
Posted on 27 July 2009 at 01:22
Anonymous Said,
Thank You.
Posted on 27 July 2009 at 01:42
Messi108 Said,
Thank you and good luck in Inter.
Posted on 27 July 2009 at 01:55
Xaviniesta Said,
good luck sami. thanks for the 5 years. i wont forget what you've given barca.
Posted on 27 July 2009 at 02:16
k-1 Said,
Thank you man.
You are a legend.
Posted on 27 July 2009 at 02:56
Bojanibra Said,
thanx samu,u've brought us back up to where we belong to,we are greatfull and we surelly wish u good luck and prosperity in inter milan,we wish u success in the champions league thats obviouse the problem of inter.but may be that next three to four season.u've made history in our books and u'll never be writing off in our heart.
VISCA SAMU,the african greatest
Posted on 27 July 2009 at 02:56
ochtane7 Said,
Thank you Samuel.Salute,present arms.
A great soldier gone.
Posted on 27 July 2009 at 03:50
tobogan Said,
Legend. Simple as that.
Posted on 27 July 2009 at 04:18
Justin Said,
Thank you very much for all he has done for Barça. Those two goals in the Champions League final worth every penny. I feel he is a little bit greedy in his wage demand but this is what make him good, perhaps.
Posted on 27 July 2009 at 04:54
Iason Said,
Thanks for everything, Sammy! I will be happy if Zlatan can do half of what you did in FC Barcelona!
Posted on 27 July 2009 at 07:15
fainrl Said,
thank you samuel...you are the legend for barca fans.....
Posted on 28 July 2009 at 00:45