Emmanuel Adebayor
Wenger - It is time to get behind Adebayor
By Richard Clarke
Arsène Wenger has asked Arsenal fans to show their support for striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
It was announced on Monday that the Togolese frontman had committed his future to the Club by putting pen to paper on a new long-term deal.
The news ended a summer of speculation in which the 24-year-old was linked with a move away from Emirates Stadium.
But, speaking before the official announcement, Wenger said that newspaper reports over the summer did not reflect the striker’s “deep desire” and argued that Adebayor was now “settled in his own mind”.
“We have to get behind him and support him because he is a tremendous force and has tremendous importance for the team,” said the Frenchman.
“What happened in the transfer period did not always reflect his deep desire and overall I am positive he will recover.
“I think he is settled in his own mind now. But you want your own fans to be behind him. Every player needs to feel wanted.”
[Tuesday, August 19, 2008]
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