Samuel Eto'o wasn't always complimentary about his time working with Pep Guardiola, but the latter has hailed the retired striker as "one of the best."
Guardiola, who coached Eto'o at Barcelona during the 2008/09 campaign, lauded Eto'o's qualities Friday, per Goal's Kunle Fayiga: "Incredible player, outstanding striker, one of the best I met and have seen, personality, character, top scorer, more pressure, better performance. I had him for one season."
It's quite the tribute to the 38-year-old who announced his retirement Saturday. Eto'o left the game after winning the UEFA Champions League twice with Barcelona, once on Guardiola's watch.