Adebayor Set To Join French Giants

Togolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor is set to move to Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonais, according to French media.

L’Equipe report the former Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur striker flew to Lyon on Wednesday evening with details of the move still to be thrashed out.

Les Gones have turned to Adebayor intent on bolstering their attacking options.

They were in action this morning in the Champions League, defeating Dinamo Zagreb 3-0.

Adebayor last played for Premier League side Crystal Palace, where he spent five months from January through June. He made seven appearances and scored one goal.

The 32-year-old also spent time under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid in 2011.

Adebayor Set To Join French Giants

Adebayor Picks Real Madrid Over Manchester City

Crystal Palace striker Emmanuel Adebayor has meted out how he enjoyed during his playing days at Real Madrid under the managerial reign of Jose Mourinho and further expressed his excitement as the duo clash in the semi’s of the UEFA champions league.

The striker who was clubless some few month backs was acquired by Crystal Palace in the Premier League and has enjoyed some playing time since his arrival.

He was asked by AS to pick between two of his former clubs Real Madrid and Manchester City who are set to meet in the UEFA Champions League semifinals.

“The semifinal of Champions League between my former clubs Real Madrid and Manchester City will be exciting,” he told AS.

“It will not be easy to go through for the Blancos, especially playing at the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens have players like Aguero, Toure, Silva and De Bruyne.

“On a personal level, the experience at Real was a highlight of my career. With (Jose) Mourinho I grew up a lot.”

City and Real will clash at the Etihad Stadium in the first leg of their semifinal on Tuesday night.

Adebayor has also played for Metz, Monaco, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in his European club career.

Adebayor Picks Real Madrid Over Manchester City

Adebayor Snubs Togo

Crystal Palace striker Emmanuel Adebayor has turned down a call-up to the Togo national side in the upcoming friendlies against Tunisia to enable him focus on the club’s survival battle.

 

The 32-year-old is gradually gaining form having scored once for Crystal Palace since moving to Selhurst Park in January following 10 months away from the professional game.

 

Adebayor wrote on his Facebook page  “This would be an honor to play for my country. However, I don’t think this is the opportune moment. Indeed, as you probably know, I just signed for a new team in London and I’m doing everything I can to be at 100 % physically and mentally”.

 

“I thank you for having me selected for the matches against Tunisia,” the Togolese striker added.

 

He went on to wish a great success for Togo’s upcoming matches as he wouldn’t relish the opportunity to play for them once again but due to the issue of mentally and physically fitness he couldn’t be part of the team.

Adebayor Snubs Togo