Emmanuel Adebayor is on his way to Real Madrid, it was confirmed today, set for a six month loan away from Manchester City. The Togolese striker could also make a permanent move to Real Madrid come June, the Spanish titans holding a £15 million option to buy.
Real Madrid Bring Emmanuel Adebayor In From Manchester City On Six Month Loan
The loan should placate Real Madrid coach José Mourinho, the first year boss having vehemently campaigned for another target man since the season’s onset. The loss of his first choice striker - Gonzalo Higuain, out until new season’s end - as well as the need to keep up with league leading Barcelona sees Madrid management willing to make a temporary commitment to Adebayor.
The 26-year-old striker has fallen down the depth chart at Manchester City since his summer 2009 arrival from Arsenal. Then, Emmanuel Adebayor was Mark Hughes's first choice, but having lost time since the hiring of current manager Roberto Mancini, the former Monaco man has often left undressed. With the acquisition of Edin Dzeko and the emergence of Jo, City no longer has a need for Adebayor.
Real Madrid takes on the striker after failing to bring Hamberg's Ruud van Nistelrooy back to the Bernabeu. Madrid had also been linked with Bayern Munich's Miroslav Klose. Instead they bring in Adebayor, said to be earning £150,000 per week, whose high point of 30 all-competition goals for Arsenal is two-and-a-half seasons behind him.
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