Adebayor pledges his allegiance

06 May 2009 15:56
Emmanuel Adebayor insists he is '100 per cent' certain he will be an Arsenal player next season.[LNB] The Togo international continues to be linked with a summer switch to AC Milan, with the Italian giants having trailed the burly frontman for some time.[LNB]Adebayor insists he has no intention of leaving Emirates Stadium, though, and has reiterated his dedication to the Gunners cause.[LNB]Despite facing up to the prospect of another trophyless season, the 25-year-old is adamant he can fulfil his ambitions in north London and has no need to move on.[LNB]"Arsenal put me where I am today - they made me one of the biggest strikers in the world. I have to pay them back," he said.[LNB]"How am I going to pay them back? Make them win trophies. That is what I am here for and I have to fight for that.[LNB]"Next season, 100 per cent, I am an Arsenal footballer.[LNB]"Before signing for Arsenal, people were telling me I have the chance to win things here.[LNB]"Now I am empty-handed - but I do not have any reason for leaving until I get the trophies that I came here for."[LNB]BeliefArsenal's final opportunity to pick up some silverware this term was shattered on Tuesday night as they crashed out of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals at the hands of Manchester United.[LNB]While disappointed to have seen a promising campaign come to nothing, Adebayor believes Arsene Wenger's young side will respond positively to their latest setback and come back stronger.[LNB]"We are learning things and just want to achieve," he said.[LNB]"We just have to believe and keep going.[LNB]"We are very disappointed for the fans for the way they believed we can do it.[LNB]"We are very sorry for that and it is very important for the next season that we are here to play and bring glory to this club.[LNB]"As soon as we have the chance to win the first trophy, many will follow."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports