AC Milan GM Adriano Galliani says they came close to signing Samuel Eto'o in January.
The former Everton striker joined Sampdoria in January.
"This summer Eto'o was a millimetre away from Milan. I'll write about my 30 years of Milan in a book, hopefully in a long time!" Galliani told Sky Sport Italia. Milan drew 1-1 with Samp yesterday.