Everton have announced the signing of Samuel Eto’o who has joined on a two-year deal.
The Cameroon international, who has been named African player of the year a record four times, will join Roberto Martinez’s side as they prepare for the Europa League.
Speaking to the club’s website, the 33-year-old said: “I am very happy to be here, I am looking forward greatly to putting on the Blue shirt of Everton.
“I have been very impressed by the style of play Everton adopt. I could see straight away that at this club I will have the opportunity to play football. I had the chance to speak with the manager over the last few days and we agreed that this was what we would do.
“I was impressed with his enthusiasm but also by the knowledge of football that Roberto Martinez carries, his vision of football and how he reads football. I still think I can learn a great deal from him here.”
During his long career the striker has won four league titles, seven domestic cups, a FIFA Club World Cup medal and three Champions Leagues.
The experienced striker spent last season at Chelsea but scored six goals in just 12 games and will join Romelu Lukaku, Steven Naismith and Arouna Kone in the Everton attack.