Adebayor enjoyed a 22-year professional career, representing Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Crystal Palace in the PL
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Togo and Arsenal striker, Emmanuel Adebayor has told his fans and the footballing world that he has decided to hang his soccer boots at the age of 39.
Adebayor enjoyed a 22-year professional career, which saw him play in France, England, Spain, Turkey, Paraguay and his native Togo.
During the period, he scored a total of 97 goals in 241 appearances in the Premier League (PL), playing for Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Crystal Palace.
While he spent most of his career in the Premier League, he also turned out for Metz and Monaco in France, Real Madrid in Spain and Istanbul Basaksehir in Turkey.
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Announcing his retirement from football, the Togolese took to his official Instagram page to thank his fans for their support throughout his career.
He went on to say though his career was full of ups and downs, it has been a very enjoyable one.
He wrote: “SEA, from the highs to the lows, my career as a professional athlete has been an incredible journey.
“Thank you to my fans for being there every step of the way. I’m feeling so grateful for everything, and excited for what’s to come!”
Adebayor despite starting his European career in France made his name at Arsenal, who signed him from Monaco for £3million in January 2006.
He stayed in north London for three years before switching to Manchester City in the summer of 2009 after they paid the Gunners £25m for his services.
Adebayor’s most infamous moment came in a Man City shirt,54 when he scored against Arsenal and sprinted the length of the pitch to perform a knee-slide celebration in front of the fans of his former club.