Adebayor completes move to Manchester City
Arsenal can confirm that the transfer of Emmanuel Adebayor to Manchester City has been completed for an undisclosed fee.
Adebayor (25), who joined Arsenal from AS Monaco in January 2006, made a total of 142 appearances for the Gunners scoring 62 times. He was the Club’s leading goalscorer in the 2007/08 season, scoring 30 goals in all competitions during the campaign, earning him a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.
Last season, Adebayor scored 16 goals from his 37 appearances, including six from nine appearances in the UEFA Champions League.
Arsène Wenger said: “Firstly, we must thank Emmanuel for his contribution to the Club. Whenever he was on the pitch, he always gave absolutely everything to the team and since joining us in January 2006, he produced a number of match-winning performances. Emmanuel leaves with our best wishes and we now look forward continuing our preparations for next season.”
Everyone at Arsenal Football Club would like to thank Emmanuel for his contribution during his time at the Club.
Quelle: arsenal.com
