Sampdoria confirm Samuel Eto'o capture

Sampdoria have confirmed the signing of Everton striker Samuel Eto'o on a reported 18-month deal.

The former Chelsea frontman only joined the Toffees on a one-year deal last summer, but fell down the pecking order under Roberto Martinez and had not featured in the Premier League since December.

The Italian side, who currently sit fourth in the Serie A table, took to Twitter to announce the news.

Primo sorriso blucerchiato per @setoo9, al termine delle visite e in attesa del benvenuto ufficiale alla #Sampdoria. pic.twitter.com/S1LDeWstUD

— U.C. Sampdoria (@sampdoria) January 24, 2015

Eto'o managed to bag three goals in fourteen league appearances for Everton.