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After Barcelona, ​​Samuel Eto'o had a great time in the colors of Inter. Reuters

Samuel Eto'o retires. He announced it in the night on the Instagram social network. The Cameroon striker, who is considered by many to be one of the greatest African players of all time, is definitely leaving the professional field.

" The end, towards a new challenge ": this is how Cameroon star striker Samuel Eto'o, considered one of the greatest African players of all time, announced his retirement, at 38 years. " Thank you all, big love, adrenaline, " he also wrote in the message posted on his Instagram account in the night from Friday to Saturday.

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THE END😉 TOWARD A NEW CHALLENGE ... Thank you all big love ❤️ adrenaline 💉💉💉💉💉💉

A publication shared by Samuel Eto'o (@ setoo9) Sept. 6, 2019 at 12:15 PDT

Advisor to the President of CAF

He was still playing in Qatar, but at 38, it had been a few years since he had stepped back with the very high level. In recent months he has been seen more in costume than in shorts and crampons. He was appointed last July, advisor to the President of the Confederation of African Football-like Ivorian Didier Drogba who has already retired - in charge of relations with federations and other confederations.

Samuel Eto'o Fils, his complete civil status, won two African Cups of Nations (2000, 2002), a competition of which he is the best historical scorer with 18 goals, and the Olympic Games, in 2000, with the Cameroon. He competed in four World Cups, from 1998 to 2014, and was voted four-time African Player of the Year. A record held with Ivorian Yaya Toure.

The striker trained at Real Madrid (1997-2000) will enjoy success through the legendary clubs FC Barcelona (2004-2009) and Inter Milan, in 2010 under the command of Jose Mourinho. His record also includes three Champions League, and three Spanish championship titles between 2004 and 2009 with Barça.

Absolute Idol in Cameroon

Like the legendary Roger Milla , he is an absolute idol in Cameroon where he has the ear of President Paul Biya. Long captain of the indomitable Lions, the lanky scorer (1.80 m) has often used his influence in the national team and in the instances to pass his options, but he also sometimes got in trouble with some leaders or breeders.

In all, Eto'o has scored 359 goals in 718 matches in all club competitions, and has 118 selections (56 goals, national record) in the national team, according to the specialist website Transfermarkt. Some predict him a political future at George Weah, he retorts that it does not interest him. His dream would be to become a coach.

► See also: Cameroon: Samuel Eto'o Retires International