Playing at Real Madrid with José Mourinho was the highlight of my career - Emmanuel Adebayor

Togolese captain Emmanuel Adebayor who has played for Metz, Monaco, Arsenal, Real Madrid,  Man City, Tottenham Hotspur and now Crystal Palace in his career was asked by AS magazine to pick his favourite between two of his former clubs- Real Madrid and Manchester City who are set to meet in the UEFA Champions League semi finals.


While admitting the match between Real Madrid and Man City will be an exciting one he did reveal that his time at Real Madrid will always be the best part of his success laden career.

"The semifinal of Champions League between my former clubs Real Madrid and Manchester City will be exciting," he told AS.

"It will not be easy to go through for the Blancos, especially playing at the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens have players like Aguero, Toure, Silva and De Bruyne.

"On a personal level, the experience at Real was a highlight of my career. With (Jose) Mourinho I grew up a lot."

Man City and Real Madrid will clash at the Etihad Stadium in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday night.