Premier League cult hero Emmanuel Adebayor offered brand new career as a politician after retirement from football

Former Arsenal and Manchester City striker offered shock career change after stepping away from the game

Emmanuel Adebayor has been offered a brand new career in politics after stepping away from professional football.

The former Arsenal and Manchester City striker retired from the game in 2020, having represented clubs in England, Spain, France and Turkey during his career.

Adebayor has been offered the chance to stand for election in his home country of Togo

And now the 38-year-old could be set for a shock career change, having been offered the chance to stand for election in his home country of Togo.

Adebayor has been approached by several political parties about running for office, and is said to be considering a bid for the presidency.

Adebayor was a popular figure during his time in the Premier League

The striker was a popular figure during his time in the Premier League, and is still fondly remembered by fans of Arsenal and Manchester City.

He scored 62 goals in 142 appearances for the Gunners, and helped the club win the FA Cup in 2005.

Adebayor also had a successful spell at Manchester City

He also had a successful spell at Manchester City, scoring 19 goals in 46 appearances for the club.

Adebayor is now back living in Togo, and is involved in several business ventures.

Adebayor has not yet made a decision on whether to run for office

He has not yet made a decision on whether to run for office, but is said to be seriously considering the offer.

If he does decide to stand for election, Adebayor will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of other former footballers who have successfully entered politics.

These include former Liberia international George Weah, who is now the President of his country.