Eto'o Move Influenced By Goodison Park Experience?

Goodison Crowd brought Eto’o to Everton.

Roberto Martinez says he feels that the experience of playing at Goodison Park last season helped Samuel Eto’o make his decision to join Everton.

Eto’o made his Premier League debut for Chelsea against Everton at Goodison Park last August, and although he left on the losing side, Martinez believes the experience had an impact on him.

“When Goodison is in full flow I don’t think you’ll see many stadiums showing the same soul,” said Martinez.

“Obviously Samuel has had many experiences around the world but on that day [his debut] Goodison was a big stadium for him.

“I’m sure that’s played a big part and that’s why I’m excited that our fans make sure Samuel knows he has arrived.”