They never knew how to forgive – Emmanuel Adebayor blows hot over Arsenal’s treatment of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Emmanuel Adebayor has criticised Arsenal for their handling of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who was deprived of the club’s armband due to disciplinary issues. The former Arsenal striker was at the club from 2006 to 2009 until being forced to join Manchester City. He also played for Tottenham Hotspur, one of Arsenal’s toughest rivals. He believes he was never forgiven by Arsenal fans and compares his treatment to what Aubameyang is going through.

 The Togolese claims the Gabonese striker must be going through a similar situation he was in. According to Adebayor, he’s already sent a message to the former Arsenal captain and hopes he returns stronger. ‘I know he’s going through a lot, because that’s Arsenal for you,’ he said via Sky Sports.

They never knew how to forgive, so I know he went through a lot. He’s a fantastic player, I wish him all the best – I’ve sent him a message already. ‘We just want him to bounce back. Whether we like it or not, he’s an African brother and we want him to keep representing Africa the way he was doing before.’