Adebayor (merged)

NOTW attempt to be first with the story. Some unseen quotes though.

EMMANUEL ADEBAYOR last night completed his £25million transfer to Manchester City - as Sport of the World told you on May 24.

The Arsenal striker, 25, signed a four-year deal worth £140,000 a week and also pocketed a £2m signing-on fee.

The move had looked like collapsing earlier in the week when the star's agent Stephane Courbis demanded a handling fee believed to be £12m.

But all parties reached a settlement and the Togo ace passed his medical yesterday. City boss Mark Hughes said: "We believe he will be an exciting signing.

"It's not about making making a statement - it's about building a team."

On the pitch, a largely second-string City side were dismal as they crashed 2-0 to Orlando Pirates in Polokwane.

Lucas Thwala (penalty) and Mogale Thenwo netted for the South African hosts.

New signings Gareth Barry and Carlos Tevez stayed on the bench.
 
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Wenger on Adebayor!
 

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