EMMANUEL ADEBAYOR has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Premier League clubs and questions why he has a bad reputation in England.
The Togo striker has been without a club since leaving Crystal Palace in June following a disappointing stint at the Eagles.
The 32-year-old, who is currently representing his country at the Africa Cup of Nations, admits he has never felt happier but wants another shot at the Premier League.
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Speaking to the Guardian, the ex-Arsenal and Spurs man said: “I’m feeling even better than when I was on top of my game, you can see me here – I’m laughing, singing, dancing, enjoying my life.
“You know me well enough – I love England, love the Premier League and want to find a way to get back there.
“I want to hit the top level again, that’s for sure. If not, I just want to play football and have fun, so if I get an offer somewhere then I’ll go.”
Adebayor angered Arsenal fans when he quit the club for Manchester City in 2009.
The striker then later penned a deal at fierce rivals Tottenham but failed to shrug off the reputation of being lazy in front of goal.
Clubs also believe he can disrupt the dressing room but Adebayor remains confused over his reputation in England.
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He added: “I have a bad reputation in England and I don’t know why.
“Maybe it’s something that has just followed me. But one thing I always say it is 90 per cent of the people I’ve played with would say I’m an amazing guy, a great team-mate.
“Other people, those who work on the gate at every stadium I’ve played at, will tell you I am a humble guy and a nice person. But the press will say what they want, and in my career I’ve been unfortunate enough to have a lot of negativity.”
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