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Emmanuel Adebayor staying at Arsenal after agreeing new £80,000-a-week deal
Last updated at 18:47pm on 18.08.08
Emmanuel Adebayor has signed a new contract with .
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.
High-flyer: Adebayor, Arsenal's top scorer last season with 30 goals, has signed a new deal with the Gunners
A statement on the club's official website: '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.'
