Former Arsenal and Man City striker Emmanuel Adebayor takes custody of his late brother's son... and names him Junior Emmanuel Adebayor
- Emmanuel Adebayor has adopted his late brother Peter's son, called Junior
- Peter passed away in July 2013, leaving the young child behind
- Former Arsenal, Tottenham and Man City striker has taken custody of him
- Adebayor, 33, currently plays for Turkish league leaders Istanbul Basaksehir
Former Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has taken custody of his late brother's son - and named him Junior Emmanuel Adebayor.
The 33-year-old, who currently plays for Turkish league leaders Istanbul Basaksehir, made the announcement on his Instagram account, where they are pictured eating together.
Adebayor lost his elder brother Peter in July 2013, leaving the youngster behind.
Emmanuel Adebayor pictured with his late brother's son Junior, whom he has adopted
The former Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham striker lost his brother back in 2013
But the Togo international, who already has a seven-year-old daughter called Kendra, will be taking care of Junior from now on.
Adebayor wrote on Instagram: 'Whoever knows me knows my elder brother, Peter Adebayor who is no longer with us.
'Here is his son and today I declare him as my first son. Let me introduce you to my first son. His name is Junior Emmanuel Adebayor. Blessings.'
Adebayor had a rocky relationship with his brother and in 2015 made a number of accusations about his family and their repeated demands for a share of his fortune.
He admitted that it almost drove him to commit suicide and revealed that another brother, Kola, accused him of causing Peter's death.
Togo striker Adebayor pictured celebrating a goal in 2008 during his time with Arsenal
Adebayor later joined their north London rivals Tottenham following his spell at Man City
Adebayor wrote: 'On July 22nd, 2013 sad news hit us in the family. My brother Peter Adebayor passed away. His death was sad and I was affected by it.
'One thing I find difficult to swallow today is that Kola was accusing me of Peter’s death. He is saying that the shop I opened for Peter was not good enough.
'He kept texting saying that my career would be destroyed. I did everything for Peter when he was alive, I brought him to Metz, and Monaco with me.
'What can Kola say that he has done for Peter? Nothing. The man did not even show up at the funeral even after all the money I sent for the trip back home.'
Adebayor has been in great form on the field for Istanbul Basaksehir this season, scoring nine goals in 20 appearances in all competitions.
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