Toure is happy to stay with Man City

CAIRO - 27 July 2017: Yaya Toure, Ivorian midfielder, is ready for the new season challenges with his club Manchester City, Toure told Manchester Evening news.

“I was delighted to stay for one more year and we will see what happens,” Toure spoke during Manchester City pre-season tour in USA.


Toure joined Manchester City in 2011- Reuters

Toure, 34 years old, talked about his new role in the club under Man City manager, Pep Guardiola, he said “To be honest I have not played like the fans want me to play, now I am playing the way the manager wants me to play, It’ is only the manager that decides and he can do what he wants.” He is the one to decide.”

Guradiola coached before in Barcelona and he took the decision in 2011 to sell him to Manchester City.


Guardiola used Toure in a new position - Reuters

Vincent Kompany, Manchester City Captain, praised his Ivorian teammate, he said “He is one of the most gifted players we have ever had at the club, he is one of very few players who can still dictate the tempo of a game.”


Kompany and Toure shared many great moments with Manchester City - Reuters

Yaya Toure achieved many trophies with Manchester City since joining the club in 2011; he had a contract with the club till 2018.