Adebayor, 24, who is being chased by Barcelona with the Spanish club preparing a £35million deal, killed off their hopes when he said last night: “I will sign a new contract and will be putting pen to paper in a matter of days. Arsenal have given me the chance to be who I am today, so I have to thank them. [>
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“When the manager and I started talking about my contract, I never told him I would be leaving this club and he knew it was my desire to stay. [>
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“He’s like a father to me as well as my boss and now I can tell everyone I’m staying at Arsenal because my heart is in the club. [>
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“I’ve never told anyone I would be leaving this club, so I am very happy we have found a solution.” [>
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Adebayor, who joined Arsenal in January 2006 from Monaco, scored 30 goals for the Gunners [>
last season and added: “This is how I am showing my desire for this club.” [>
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