Adebayor names the ‘worst decision of my career’

Emmanuel Adebayor says that joining Crystal Palace was the “worst decision” of his career.

Adebayor linked up with Palace under Alan Pardew in January 2016, spending five short and unsuccessful months with the south London outfit.

He scored just one goal in 15 games overall, and left as a free agent in the summer of 2016.

The 33-year-old, who has found form in the Turkish Super Lig with İstanbul Başakşehir, says that moving to Selhurst Park was the “worst decision” of his career.

“I had some great experiences in England in clubs who are among the best in the country,” he told L’Équipe.

“I was happy there, my family too. The only error that I made was to sign for Crystal Palace in January 2016.

“I did it just to please my entourage, who were saying to me: ‘Manu, you have to start playing again!’ It was the worst decision of my career.”