Étienne Eto’o, it’s official

Africa 17 January 2026 at 03:55

Aliou Toundé

News Editor

Étienne Eto’o’s journey continues as he faces a new challenge. The son of Cameroonian legend Samuel Eto’o is leaving Rayo Vallecano temporarily to join Villarreal’s reserve team on loan until the end of the season.

At 23 years old, the forward struggled to make his mark during the first half of the campaign at Mirandés in Spain’s second division. In six appearances, he failed to find the net, a situation that pushed him to seek a more favorable environment to reignite his career.

So it’s in the Primera Federación, Spain’s third division, where Étienne will look to showcase his strengths, particularly his physical presence. Having made a name for himself in the lower tiers of Spanish football, Étienne Eto’o has yet to prove himself at the top level. However, this spell with the “Yellow Submarine” could mark a turning point in his young career.