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Lyon drop interest in signing Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor
- Updated: September 17, 2016
Emmanuel Adebayor is a free agent after his contract with Crystal Palace expired
French club Lyon have pulled out of negotiations to sign Togo international striker Emmanuel Adebayor after a ‘delayed arrival and desire to play for his country at next year’s African Cup of Nations’.
Adebayor, a free agent since his contract expired with Crystal Palace, held talks with coach Bruno Genesio but a deal failed to materialise.
The Ligue 1 side said Adebayor, who is not eligible for the first phase of the Uefa Champions League, had “delayed his arrival in Lyon” on Friday.
“Adebayor also wanted to play the Africa Cup of Nations with Togo at the beginning of 2017, …
