Former Arsenal and Manchester City striker Emanuel Adebayor has retired from football, bringing to an end his 22-year career in the game.
The 39-year-old striker decided to hang up his boots at Togolese club AC Semmasi, having initially joined them in July 2021. Adebayor began his career at AC Merlan Lome before moving to Europe in 1999 at just 15 years of age to ply his trade for the youth squad of French side FC Metz. After playing professional football for 22 years, Adebayor took to Instagram to announce his retirement.
“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 am feeling so grateful for everything and I am excited for what is to come,” he wrote.
The five-time Togolese Footballer of the Year did not reveal his plans after retirement and it remains to be seen if he continues to be associated with football.
