Arsenal have confirmed that striker Emmanuel
Adebayor has signed a new long-term deal at the Emirates Stadium,
worth a reported £80,000 a week.
The Togo international, who smashed 30 goals last season,
was the subject of much transfer speculation during the summer,
with AC Milan and Barcelona both showing a strong interest in the
£35million-rated striker.
However, the 24-year-old - plucked from Monaco in January 2006 -
announced on the eve of the new campaign he would be staying with
the Gunners and had agreed terms on an improved deal, which has now
been sealed.
A statement on the club's official website read: "Arsenal can
today confirm that Togolese forward Emmanuel Adebayor has signed a
new long-term contract with the club.
"Everyone at Arsenal looks forward to Emmanuel's continued
contribution to the club over the coming years."
The new deal is set to tie the striker to Arsenal until at least
2012.
