Empoli coach Maurizio Sarri has revealed what Samuel Eto'o told him at the end of their 1-1 draw with Sampdoria.

Eto'o made a beeline for Sarri after the final whistle.

"At the end of the game, Eto'o came up to me and said he was honoured to meet me," explained Sarri.

"I naturally asked if he was taking the… Then he said that he really loved the way my team plays. He was very humble and made a wonderful impression on me.

"I had to remind him… he's Samuel Eto'o!"