Real Madrid striker Emmanuel Adebayor says he felt unloved by Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini and their fans.
The 27-year-old insists it was a lack of support from the Italian and the City faithful that led to his exit.
He told The Sun: "When I first joined Manchester City, I was very happy.
"At the beginning everything started very well. I was pleased, I was playing and I was scoring goals. Suddenly we had a game against Arsenal and you all know what happened. From then it went downhill for me.
"It was a difficult moment for me, we changed the bosses. Mark Hughes left, Roberto Mancini came along and it was even more difficult.
"But today the difference between leaving Arsenal and going to Manchester is that at Arsenal the fans loved me, I think even today they love me. When I come to Madrid I feel the same atmosphere, I feel the fans love me here as well.
"If you ask a player there is nothing more important than to feel loved. That's all you want to feel.
"Today here in Madrid I feel very happy because I feel loved by all the players, by the supporters, by the staff members. They love the way I am working, they love my character. So without any doubt, those are the key moments in my life."
