Crystal Palace have confirmed via their official webpage that the Togolese striker of Nigerian descent Emmanuel Adebayor has been released by the club.

Thus, the former Arsenal frontman will not be offered a new deal when the previous agreement between club and player expires at the end of this month, June 30.

Adebayor arrived SE25 6PU as a free agent in the January transfer window and recorded 15 appearances over the course of last season, scoring one goal.

The 32-year-old has played for Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League as well as European champs Real Madrid.

Born in Lome, he started off his professional career with French club Metz followed by a spell with Monaco.

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