Eto'o joins Metallurg Donetsk

Barca striker Samuel Eto'o urged his brother to move to Ukraine

David Eto'o, the younger brother of Cameroon striker Samuel, has joined Ukrainian side Metallurg Donetsk.

David sealed a one-year deal from Spanish club Mallorca.

The 19-year-old had been at Mallorca for four years but struggled for playing time.

After consulting with his brother he opted to take up a move to Ukraine.

Metallurg club president Dmytro Selyuk said David will start his Metallurg career in the reserves.

But he backed the youngster to progress quickly and earn himself a long term deal.

"David has everything that is needed to grow in to a top-level player," he said.

The 19-year-old joined Mallorca in 2003 and spent last season on loan to Swiss club Yverdon.