Arsene Wenger is backing Emmanuel Adebayor to once again become a fans' favourite after he agreed to remain with Arsenal.
The Togo international received a mixed reception when his name was announced before the Gunners' 1-0 defeat to Juventus in the Emirates Cup on Saturday.
The 24-year-old ended speculation of a move away from the Emirates Stadium after pledging that he is ready to sign a new one-year contract extension.
AC Milan and Barcelona were interested in signing the striker but Adebayor insists he is happy to stay at the London club.
Arsenal boss Wenger understands the fans' frustrations and reveals he was never in any doubt that Adebayor would remain an Arsenal player.
"I feel our fans are behind him, I feel that was more disappointed love," said Wenger.
"To me, face to face, he always told me he wants to stay at the club, and it finished like that, so I believe what he told me.
"He is not going anywhere - even if you come with a 747 plane full of money."
Wenger fielded a young side in their defeat to Juventus and admits an experienced midfielder is his top priority in the summer transfer market.
But the Arsenal boss insisted the club have not made a bid for Aston Villa's unsettled captain Gareth Barry.
"We are not close to signing anybody and I will focus on the players I have," added Wenger.
"If we can find someone, then we will do it. If not, I am happy as well."
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As a lifelong gooner, I have been appalled by the antics of Adebayor, from his wanting to leave, to his high wage demands after just one good season. Maybe its a case of the player believing all the hype surrounding him, or getting a bit above his station, you can't always tell what is truth or not due to the media's constant SPECULATION.
The mixed reception he received yesterday, was kind of expected, as the fans really don't know what or who to believe anymore....
What boo boys? I was there and I didn't hear any booing. There was a really loud cheer when he came on. Hmmm..just the media generating more rubbish for idiots to feed off.
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