We are sad to have to report this one. We felt that Samuel Eto’o was like a breath of fresh air at Everton when he arrived in the summer. He started really well for the club and we were soon talking about his potential as a starter.
But his form dropped off and, after just 5 months and 20 appearances for the club, he has moved to Sampdoria on a permanent contract.
Eto’o did score 4 goals for Everton and he was popular with the fans. The dressing room also seems to have enjoyed his presence and Roberto Martinez was warm in his praise for the departing star:
“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.
“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 player himself seems to have no problem with Everton either, despite a shorter than expected stay. He spoke on his Instagram account about how much he enjoyed the atmosphere around the place:
“To my pleasure, I have discovered here a crowd of warm, passionate, affectionate and supportive fans… It’s time for me to leave, but wherever I go, I will bring with me all the memories we’ve built together.”
Sampdoria or Everton? We would take the rough and tumble of The Premier League every day of the week but perhaps it will be marginally easier for Eto’o to stay in top shape in the milder climate of Italy.
Let’s take look at Eto’o in his best moments for Everton. Toffees fans: will he prove to be a big miss for the second half of the season and do you need to replace him before the end of the January transfer window?
