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Joan Laporta has reiterated that Samuel Eto'o is not for sale amid reports that AC Milan could be about to launch a massive bid to lure him to the San Siro.
The FC Barcelona president has stated that the Cameroonian striker is excited about the prospect of playing alongside Thierry Henry next term.
La Gazzetta Dello Sport included Eto'o in the list of five world class players that Milan have drawn up to pick their big summer signing from.
Reports in Spain also suggested that a representative of the Serie A giants was on his way to the Catalan capital with a blank cheque forthe player.
"Samuel Eto'o is not for sale," Laporta said.
"He is a reference point not only for FC Barcelona, but also for football around the world.
"Samuel is ready to go back to training and is looking forward to starting the new season and cannot wait to play with Henry, Ronaldiho and Lionel Messi.
"The club's fans are excited about the prospect of seeing the four forwards we have and neither Eto'o nor Ronaldinho will be involved in any transfer."
Also included on AC Milan's list, according to La Gazzetta Dello Sport, are Ronaldinho, Didier Drogba, Andriy Shevchenko and Alexandre Pato.