Eto'o had been told in June that he was not in Guardiola's plans

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o insists that he feels no bitterness towards the club or new coach Pep Guardiola after months of uncertainty over his future at the Camp Nou.

Eto'o was one of three high-profile Barcelona players who were told earlier this summer they would be allowed to leave the club, the others being Ronaldinho and Deco.

Ronaldinho joined AC Milan and Deco moved to Chelsea, but Eto'o remained at Barcelona, and after impressing in pre-season, Guardiola opted to keep him.

However, despite a lack of faith shown in him originally by the new coach, the Cameroon international insists he holds no grudges.

"Decisions are made that at the time might offend some people and benefit others but they are done for the good of all," said Eto'o.

"I don't feel bitterness towards anyone and much less towards the club or the coach.

"On the contrary. I always felt that I was a Barca player and I am very happy here."

Eto'o had been linked with a number of high-profile clubs, including Inter, AC Milan and Arsenal.

But he will still be a Barcelona player when the club begins the season on Sunday with an away fixture against Numancia.

The three-time African Footballer of the year says that the past is behind him.

"I can understand that Guardiola said these things about me but I am happy to be here and I don't have to forget anything because nothing happened," said Eto'o.