Samuel Eto'o has sent a warm message of congratulations to RCD Mallorca striker Vedat Muriqi after the Kosovan forward broke the Cameroonian icon's long-standing La Liga goalscoring record at the Spanish club. The milestone came during Mallorca's commanding 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, in which Muriqi netted a decisive brace before Jan Virgili completed the rout, lifting Mallorca to 15th place in the standings — two points clear of the relegation zone.
A Historic Brace Against Rayo Vallecano
Muriqi's double against Rayo Vallecano moved his La Liga tally for Mallorca to 55 goals, surpassing the mark previously set by Eto'o, who remains one of the most celebrated figures in the club's history. The win came just a week after the 31-year-old had scored the decisive goal against Real Madrid, underlining his extraordinary form throughout the 2025-26 campaign. His overall total for the club now stands at 56 goals across all competitions, placing him just three behind teammate Abdon Prats in Mallorca's all-time charts.
Eto'o's Message From Cameroon
Eto'o, who remains beloved on the island of Mallorca for his own distinguished spell at the club, reached out to Muriqi with a video message recorded from Cameroon. "From Cameroon, Vedat, I send you my congratulations and best wishes for what you've just accomplished," the former Cameroon international said. "I'm happy for what you've done, and I know it's taken a lot of work. I ask you to keep it up, to keep enjoying yourself and making our Mallorca even greater. Congratulations to you and all your teammates who have helped you. Well done!" Eto'o still holds Mallorca's all-time scoring record across all competitions with 70 goals.
Muriqi Overwhelmed by the Gesture
Muriqi, who had not been told about the video in advance, described the moment as deeply meaningful. "I wasn't expecting it. Thank you so much for this video from a true legend like Samuel Eto'o," the striker said. "I've been a professional for 15 or 16 years, and if you had told me 15 years ago that I would receive a video from Eto'o, I would have said it was impossible — a joke. I'm very proud of myself." He also paid tribute to his teammates, the club's staff, supporters, and the island of Mallorca, insisting the achievement would have been unthinkable without their collective contribution.
The Best Season of His Career
The Kosovo international is currently experiencing the finest campaign of his professional life. His 21 La Liga goals this season already surpass his previous personal best of 17, set during stints with Fenerbahce, Rizespor and Giresunspor, with seven matches still remaining. He sits second in the Pichichi scoring charts, trailing only Kylian Mbappé, who leads with 23 goals. Remarkably, in a Mallorca side that has managed just 39 league goals in total this season, Muriqi accounts for approximately 54 percent of the team's attacking output — a statistic that underlines both his indispensability and the scale of his individual impact on a club battling to secure its top-flight status.
