Adebayor Factfile

Skysports.com have a look at Emmanuel Adebayor's career to date after sealing his Man City move.

Skysports.com have a look at Emmanuel Adebayor's career to date after sealing his move to Manchester City from Arsenal. 1984: February 26 - Born in Lome, Togo 2002-03: Scores 13 goals in his debut season with Metz to help the club win promotion to the French top flight. 2003: Moves to Monaco in a deal reported to be worth £2million. 2003-04: Finishes season with eight goals. Helps Monaco to Champions League final, where the principality club lose to Porto. 2004-05: Finishes season with nine goals. 2005: August - Linked with a move to West Ham, but a deadline-day deal falls through. October - Scores against Congo as Togo complete their qualification for the 2006 World Cup. Finishes as leading scoring in the African zone with 11 goals. 2006: January 13 - Signs for Arsenal for reported £3million. January - Involved in row with Togo coach before opening African Nations Cup match in Egypt. Threatens to quit tournament but eventually stays on for remainder of unsuccessful campaign. February 4 - Scores on Premier League debut in 2-0 win at Birmingham. June - Captains Togo at World Cup finals in Germany, where they are eliminated at group stage. 2007: February 25 - One of three players sent off as Arsenal lose 2-1 to Chelsea in Carling Cup final at the Millennium Stadium. 2007-08: Enjoys his most prolific season as professional footballer with 30 goals in 48 appearances including stunning volleys at Tottenham and Newcastle. Finishes third in the PFA Player of the Year voting and included in PFA Team of the Year. 2008: January 23 - Apologises for angry confrontation with team-mate Nicklas Bendtner in latter stages of 5-1 defeat in second leg of Carling Cup semi-final at Tottenham the previous evening. August 1 - Confirms he has agreed a new contract with Arsenal despite reported interest from AC Milan and Barcelona. 2009: February 10 - Crowned 2008 Africa Player of the Year for second time at a glittering ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria. July 18 - Passes medical and signs five-year contract with Manchester City for undisclosed fee.