Emmanuel Adebayor the Real deal as Manchester City misfit passes Madrid medical

26 January 2011 16:38
Emmanuel Adebayor has been hailed as a 'physical marvel' after passing his medical ahead of a loan move to Real Madrid.[LNB]The Manchester City striker is in the Spanish capital to complete a move for the rest of the season.[LNB] Thumbs up: Adebayor undergoes his medical for Real Madrid[LNB]After undertaking tests on the Togo striker this afternoon, Real Madrid's chief of medical services Carlos Diez told the club's website: 'He is a physical marvel. He is in very good physical condition and will be able to immediately be incorporated into the team.'[LNB]Madrid have signed Adebayor on loan with an option to buy the 26-year-old in the summer.[LNB]Adebayoris certainly needed at the Bernabeu as Gonzalo Higuain is injured, leaving only the inconsistent Karim Benzema to lead the attack.[LNB] All smiles: Emmanuel Adebayor has completed his medical in Madrid[LNB]He was initially a massive hit at City following his £25million move north from Arsenal 18 months ago, scoring in his first four games, but his star faded after Roberto Mancini replaced Mark Hughes as manager.[LNB]The move has also ended Ruud van Nistelrooy's dream of a 'romantic' return to the club he left a year ago. [LNB] Staying put: Ruud van Nistelrooy has criticised his club for not allowing him a switch back to Spain[LNB]The Dutch superstar is currently with Hamburg but announced today he would leave the Bundesliga club at the end of the campaign after they blocked his switch back to Spain.[LNB]Madrid had bid a £2m for the former Manchester United man's services, and also offered to arrange a friendly between the sides.[LNB] Adebayor seals switch to Real Madrid after leaving Manchester City on loanReal deal! Mourinho lines up fresh swoop for Man City outcast Adebayor Clobbered! Angry boss Mancini hits Manchester City's fight club with finesAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Roberto Mancini, Emmanuel Adebayor, Karim Benzema, Mark Hughes Places: Madrid, Spain

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