Ade unfazed by City pressure

18 July 2009 20:54
Emmanuel Adebayor feels no added pressure after completing his reported £25million transfer to Manchester City. The Togo international signed at Eastlands from Arsenal on Saturday, penning a five-year deal with the cash-rich club. Adebayor follows Carlos Tevez, Gareth Barry and Roque Santa Cruz in joining Mark Hughes' ambitious project. Asked whether he feels under pressure having sealed such a high-profile switch, he told Sky Sports News: "Not at all. The best "I am very happy, very pleased to be here. I signed for Manchester City because I think they are a team that needs players like this. "We are here to achieve, we will take it from here and see what we can do. I have to fight for this club now, show that I want to bring trophies to this club. "(The manager and the chairman said) that maybe in one or two years Man City could be one of the best teams in the world. "This season I would love for us to be in the top four. We know it is not going to be easy." Gunners exitAdebayor admitted leaving Arsenal was a difficult decision but is confident he has made the right choice after speaking with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger. He said: "It was a little bit difficult (to leave Arsenal) but at the end of the day it is a game. I went through a lot of good and bad moments at Arsenal. "I had a good discussion with Arsene and I had his blessing to leave the club. I am very happy to have played for Arsenal. "The fans were always great to me, the manager, everyone and the players. I wish them the best of luck. They will always be in my heart."

Source: SKY_Sports