Emmanuel Adebayor Announces Retirement

Former Arsenal and Togo Striker Retires from Football

Former Arsenal and Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor has announced his retirement from football at the age of 37.

Adebayor made the announcement on his social media channels, saying that he had "decided to put an end to my playing career".

Adebayor's Career

Adebayor began his career with Togolese club OC Agaza before moving to French club Metz in 2001.

He then had spells with Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, and İstanbul Başakşehir before returning to Togo to play for AS Togo-Port.

Adebayor scored 97 goals in 254 Premier League appearances and was named African Footballer of the Year in 2008.

Adebayor's International Career

Adebayor also played 87 times for Togo, scoring 32 goals.

He represented his country at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations.

Adebayor's Legacy

Adebayor will be remembered as one of the most prolific strikers of his generation.

He was a powerful and clinical forward who scored goals for fun at both club and international level.

Adebayor's retirement marks the end of an era for Togolese football.

He was the country's most famous player and his goalscoring exploits helped to put Togo on the football map.

Adebayor's Future

Adebayor has not revealed what he plans to do next, but he is likely to remain involved in football in some capacity.

He could become a coach or a pundit, or he could set up his own football academy.

Whatever he decides to do, Adebayor is sure to be successful.

He is a talented and intelligent individual who has a lot to offer the game of football.