Samuel Eto'o has been reunited with Jose Mourinho in a transfer which appears to mark the end of the Chelsea manager's pursuit of Wayne Rooney.
The Cameroon striker, who played under Mourinho at Inter Milan, has left the Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala to sign a one-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
Eto'o is apparently 'Plan B' after Manchester United rejected two Chelsea bids for Rooney, with Mourinho opting against lodging a third, having said he had back-up options.
The former Barcelona striker did not travel to Prague for Friday night's European Super Cup match with Bayern Munich - neither did Willian, whose move from Anzhi was confirmed on Wednesday - but is eager to progress his career.
"I am very happy to be here but also anxious because I want to get playing as soon as possible," said Eto'o. "It wasn't a hard decision. I saw the qualities Chelsea have, and I was very happy with Jose Mourinho before, so when the opportunity came, I was very happy to take it. I have had a career where I have been lucky enough to win a lot of trophies in different countries, but one of my last dreams as a professional is to come and play in England."
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