Everton striker Samuel Eto'o has completed his move to Italian outfit Sampdoria, Toffees' boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed.
The Cameroon international has signed a two-and-a-half year deal with the Genoese club and will be at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris until June 2017.
The four-time African Footballer of the Year joined the Toffees last year after leaving Chelsea and managed an overall 20 appearances for Martinez's team this season, scoring four goals and also provided his former team-mates with two equally important assists.
The Everton boss thanked the 33-year-old for his contribution to the team, especially for helping the young players at Finch Firm with all his experience.
"We thank Samuel for his efforts and for bringing his know-how to the team and to Finch Farm where he passed on some of his terrific experience to all of the young players in particular", Martinez told his club's official site.
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"The memory of his performances in Europe stand out especially.
"On behalf of all Evertonians, we wish him well for the next chapter in his career."
The move to Sampdoria will be the former Chelsea player's second spell in Italy, having already played with Inter Milan there, winning the Champions League with them in 2010.
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