Samuel Eto'o in talks with Inter after Chelsea turned him down
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Eto'o has previously courted the attention of Chelsea after revealing he would like to work with José Mourinho again, but his representative explained the problems.
"Chelsea have a clear club policy of not signing players over 30," Claudio Vigorelli told Il Giornale.
"I spoke to José, who was willing to give Samuel a one-year contract, but Chelsea are waiting for Wayne Rooney. Mourinho only has him in mind and is waiting for the situation with Manchester United to find a breakthrough."
Inter are aware of this situation and have entered the bidding war to sign the forward who won the Treble during his second season with the Nerazzurri.
Vigorelli added: "Samuel wants to come back to the football that matters. He believed in Anzhi's project, then one day the owner turned around and said 'it's over.'
"There is a terrible recession around now and it's not just a question of lowering his wages. It's hard to find a club willing to give €8 million or even €5 million per season.
"Inter too are down to the bone. Eto'o would happily come back, but these are difficult times. We are talking about it.
"What I can guarantee is that Inter and Massimo Moratti remain in his heart."
