Eto'o leaves training camp after refusing double-training

SAMUEL ETO’O is reported to have left Sampdoria’s training camp today after refusing to do double training - just hours after losing 5-1 on his debut at Torino.


And there are even reports that the Cameroon striking legend could tear up his Sampdoria contract.

Eto’o left Everton last month after just four months on Merseyside.

But he departed with a glowing tribute from Blues boss Roberto Martinez.

“We thank Samuel for his efforts and for bringing his know-how to the team,” he said.

“He passed on some of his terrific experience to all of the young players in particular. On behalf of all Evertonians, we wish him well for the next chapter in his career.”

But that next chapter has not started well.

Italian sports correspondent Tancredi Palmeri, a CNN and Gazzetta Dello Sport contributor, tweeted today: “Eto’o refused to do double training today with Sampdoria and left the training camp. This is going down well.”

And now footballitalia have reported that Eto’o could be set to tear up his Sampdoria contract, just six days after signing.

The former Everton striker is believed to have walked out of training after refusing to take part in a double training session.

Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic imposed the double workout as punishment for his team’s display in a 5-1 defeat to Torino yesterday.

Now, Calciomercato is reporting that the Blucerchiati are desperately seeking to patch things up between Coach and player, otherwise Eto’o’s contract will be terminated with immediate effect.

That would mean the Cameroonian couldn’t sign for anyone else until the summer, having played for Everton already, and made his Samp debut yesterday

Eto’o came on for the final 20 minutes of Sampdoria’s 5-1 mauling by Torino in the Stadio Olimpico.

Torino dominated the game from start to finish, registering 18 shots in total.

Torino’s former Liverpool goalkeeper Daniele Padelli had next to nothing to do for the majority of the match and did not make a single stop after the first 45 minutes.


By David Prentice, Liverpool Echo