Emmanuel Adebayor joins Olimpia Asuncion in Paraguay

Adebayor will be captained at new club by former Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz

By Tejas Kotecha

Image: Emmanuel Adebayor had been without a club since December

Emmanuel Adebayor has completed a move to Paraguayan club Olimpia Asuncion.

The 35-year-old was a free agent after leaving Turkish side Kayserispor in December 2019.

Adebayor has scored 97 Premier League goals in total while playing for Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Crystal Palace.

Image: Adebayor celebrates in front of the Arsenal fans after scoring for Manchester City

Olimpia Asuncion tweeted to announce they had secured the services of a player and praised his "power and quality".

They said he had agreed to play for them for the 2020 season, which starts on Saturday 15 February.

Image: Adebayor joined Tottenham on a permanent deal in 2012

Olimpia are the reigning Paraguayan league champions and their captain is 38-year-old former Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz.

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