Eto'o presented to Sampdoria fans

Samuel Eto’o was presented to Sampdoria’s fans on Sunday, with his move back to Serie A on the brink of being officially finalised.

Veteran striker Eto’o, 33, was paraded on the pitch by club president Massimo Ferrero alongside fellow new recruit Luis Muriel after the 1-1 draw with Palermo.

The former Cameroon star had earlier taken his place in the stands to watch his new side, which was pegged back after Eder’s sixth-minute opener.

The four-time African Player of the Year only joined previous club Everton in August after his contract at Chelsea expired. He made 14 Premier League appearances this season, scoring three goals.

The move will herald a second spell in Serie A for Eto’o, who spent two years with Inter Milan from 2009, during which time he scored 53 times in all competitions.

Everton duly posted a statement on its official website on Sunday, confirming Eto’o has undergone a medical and is set to officially complete his switch to Sampdoria on Monday.