**Why Emmanuel Adebayor Turned Down Aston Villa Despite Conditions Being Met**
*August 2025* — Emmanuel Adebayor’s surprising decision to refuse a move to Aston Villa, despite reportedly favorable conditions, has been explained in detail by the *Daily Mail*.
The Togolese striker, who enjoyed a strong relationship with Villa’s manager Tim Sherwood during their time together at Tottenham, was expected to join the club during the last transfer window in August. However, according to the British newspaper, Tottenham’s management asked Adebayor if he had a preferred destination when they planned to let him go.
Adebayor reportedly expressed a desire to join either Real Madrid or Chelsea instead.
While Chelsea had shown some interest towards the end of last season, the club did not pursue Adebayor during the transfer window. As for Real Madrid, a move appeared highly unlikely.
Now a free agent following the termination of his contract with Tottenham, questions remain about Adebayor’s next destination. Speculation surrounds a potential reunion with José Mourinho, whose Chelsea side has struggled in the early part of the season.
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