Cote d’Ivoire’s midfielder Yaya Toure has come out of international retirement.
The Manchester United midfielder who has not played for Ivory Coast since AFCON 2015 final has decided to return to Ivory Coast national team to win another trophy with the Elephants. The 34-year-old, who has over 100 caps for his country, announced his decision via Twitter on Tuesday.
Toure tweeted: “I love my country and I am free for the national selection. I want to help the next generation and use all my experience so that all Ivorians are proud!”
Toure who has made made three Premier League appearances and eight in total after signing a one-year contract extension in the summer will remain at Man City.“He will 100 per cent stay at City in January. He wants to be a three-time champion of the Premier League, but he is also enjoying using his experience to help the young players at the club.” His agent Dimitri Seluk told Sky Sports News.”
Ivory Coast failed to qualify for this summer’s World Cup, their next opportunity is the 2019 African Nations Cup. The next round of qualifiers for that tournament is in March.
Guardiola accepts Yaya Toure's apology, rubbishes Messi/Arteta bust-up claims
Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has acknowledged Yaya Toure’s apology letter but admitted it makes no difference. Recall that the Ivorian wrote an open letter to the team apologising on behalf of himself and his agent for misunderstandings from the past and chiefly hoping he can be recalled to the first team but going by the look of things the Spaniard might be done with him.
Speaking at a news conference, Guardiola said, “I spoke with Yaya this morning and of course it is a private conversation so I know what happened, what he said, of course. ’It’s so important for Manchester City, that’s the most important thing. And of course for Yaya, who I appreciate. I have known him for a long time,”“I read what he wrote and that’s all. Of course it’s good news for Manchester City but it’s most important for Yaya as well. “Yaya was in all our meetings and training sessions. You knew the situation. Nothing changed.”
The former Bayern Manabger also rubbished bust-up rumours between his assistant, Mikel Arteta and Messi which surfaced this week.
“I spoke to Arteta. It’s impossible that incident happened. He admires Barcelona players. He admires Messi a lot.” He added.
Yaya Toure apologises to Manchester City. His agent is still on his high horse.
You must had read/heard about the squabble between Pep Guardiola and Yaya Toure and then his agent, Dimitri Seluk’s personal vendetta against the coach. (Read it here, here and here ) Here’s an update on the situation.
Recall Guardiola mentioned that the only condition for accepting the player into the team is if his agent tenders an apology for his foul-mouthed rants against him. The Ivorian who has not made any appearance for the squad this season released an apology statement today. The 33 year-old said. Read more
Yaya Toure's agent fires back at Guardiola
Yaya Toure’s agent Dimitri Seluk has issued a response to Pep Guardiola’s
apology demands. Angered by Dimitri’s comments about him, the Spaniard today issued
an ultimatum to the midfielder saying until his agent apologizes to the club, his teammates and the trainer,Yaya is out from the team”. Well, Yaya’s agent has fired back, stating conditions for tendering his
apology.
apology demands. Angered by Dimitri’s comments about him, the Spaniard today issued
an ultimatum to the midfielder saying until his agent apologizes to the club, his teammates and the trainer,Yaya is out from the team”. Well, Yaya’s agent has fired back, stating conditions for tendering his
apology.
“What do I need to apologise for? Guardiola wins a
few games and he thinks he is king. I live in Europe so I can say whatever I
like and Guardiola can’t stop me.
few games and he thinks he is king. I live in Europe so I can say whatever I
like and Guardiola can’t stop me.
“Okay, I will apologise to Guardiola if he will
apologise to Pellegrini for what he did to him. If you are a gentleman, this
just does not happen.
apologise to Pellegrini for what he did to him. If you are a gentleman, this
just does not happen.
“Pellegrini signed a new contract last year and
then he gets pushed out for Guardiola to come in. Pellegrini was a gentleman.
then he gets pushed out for Guardiola to come in. Pellegrini was a gentleman.
“Guardiola also needs to apologise to Joe Hart. It
is not normal and it is not right to come to England and to get rid of the few
English players. When you come to a country you must respect the country and
respect its people.”
is not normal and it is not right to come to England and to get rid of the few
English players. When you come to a country you must respect the country and
respect its people.”
He continued, “When Yaya went to Man City, they could only
dream about the Champions League. The biggest stars in Europe did not want to
come to City, but Yaya came. They weren’t a big club. After he arrives they
started winning; two league titles, cups and now the semis of the Champions
League. I want Man City to win everything; to win all their games because it
means more trophies for Yaya. City have great players, but Guardiola wants new
future for Yaya, for Hart…and they won’t be the last. I respect managers like
Claudio Ranieri who achieve without spending so much money on players.”
dream about the Champions League. The biggest stars in Europe did not want to
come to City, but Yaya came. They weren’t a big club. After he arrives they
started winning; two league titles, cups and now the semis of the Champions
League. I want Man City to win everything; to win all their games because it
means more trophies for Yaya. City have great players, but Guardiola wants new
future for Yaya, for Hart…and they won’t be the last. I respect managers like
Claudio Ranieri who achieve without spending so much money on players.”
Toure won't play until he apologises – Guardiola
The recent nasty
comments Yaya Toure’s agent, Dimitri Seluk made about the club’s manager, Pep
Guardiola definitely didn’t go unnoticed by the latter. A week ago, Seluk accused the ex-Barcelona coach pf humiliating his client (during
their spells at Barcelona) adding that he hopes the Ivorian gets a chance to prove himself at the English club. The 33 year-old who just retired from international duty has made one appearance for City this season and was dropped from Champions League squad, sparking .
comments Yaya Toure’s agent, Dimitri Seluk made about the club’s manager, Pep
Guardiola definitely didn’t go unnoticed by the latter. A week ago, Seluk accused the ex-Barcelona coach pf humiliating his client (during
their spells at Barcelona) adding that he hopes the Ivorian gets a chance to prove himself at the English club. The 33 year-old who just retired from international duty has made one appearance for City this season and was dropped from Champions League squad, sparking .
If
(Guardiola) wins the Champions League for City this season then I will
travel to England and I will say on television that Pep Guardiola is the best
manager in the world. But if City
don’t win the Champions League then I hope that Pep has got the balls to say
that he was wrong to humiliate a great player like Yaya.Yaya is a
professional and so he will do everything he is asked to do.What I can
tell you is that Yaya will spend the season at City. He will not be leaving in
January. He hopes that he will get the chance to prove himself.
In Man City’s press
conference today, the Spaniard Pep made it clear that Yaya Touré will not play
again for City until the club receives an apology from the agent.
conference today, the Spaniard Pep made it clear that Yaya Touré will not play
again for City until the club receives an apology from the agent.
‘It was so difficult for me to leave
him out of the Champions League, so difficult. I know him and I know he’s a
good guy.‘The day after his manager spoke and
in that moment Yaya is out. Except Mr Dimitri Seluk comes back in the press
conference or to his friends in the media – because he hasn’t the courage to
call me, he goes to the media – and apologise to Manchester City first of all,
then his team-mates, and afterwards the trainer. ‘When that happens Yaya will be part
of the group and he will have the chance to play. I cannot accept as a coach
every agent (who) when his player doesn’t play he goes to the media and speaks.
I know how much Dimitri Seluk loves Yaya Toure. If he loves him, show me by
apologising to Manchester City for what he did in the papers.
‘I cannot imagine in my day when a
player’s agent would go to the media and speak against Johan Cruyff. Maybe
it’s the new era but I’m old generation, and an old generation agent has to
make his players his job and the coach his job.‘Today agents believe they are more
than they are. If you have a problem, we can talk. Until he speaks, Yaya isn’t
going to play.’
The former
Bayern boss affirmed.
Bayern boss affirmed.
Yaya Toure calls time on international career
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has announced
his retirement from international football.
his retirement from international football.
The Ivory Coast international released a statement
on his website saying, “Writing this note was probably ‘the most
difficult match of my life’. After 14 years at the highest level, I’m sure this
is the right time for me! The fact that I am 33 now, the intensity of training
and the multitude of games are not the reasons why I am making this decision.”
on his website saying, “Writing this note was probably ‘the most
difficult match of my life’. After 14 years at the highest level, I’m sure this
is the right time for me! The fact that I am 33 now, the intensity of training
and the multitude of games are not the reasons why I am making this decision.”
He scored 19 goals in 102 appearances for Ivory Coast. He represented the team at the 2006, 2010 and
2014 FIFA World Cup tournaments.
He also represented Ivory Coast in six
Africa Cup of
Nations in 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013and 2015, helping them finish runner-up in 2006 and 2012,
while captaining them to victory in 2015.
2014 FIFA World Cup tournaments.
He also represented Ivory Coast in six
Africa Cup of
Nations in 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013and 2015, helping them finish runner-up in 2006 and 2012,
while captaining them to victory in 2015.
Additional information from Wikipedia
Yaya Toure left out of Manchester City Champions League roster
Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has left Ivorian midfielder, Yaya Toure out of his squad for the Champions League group stages.
The 33 year-old has not featured in any of City’s Premier League games so far this season and from the look of things, he might not be an integral part of the Spaniard’s plans.
Yaya Toure will donate £1m a year to the hospital that treated his late brother on one condition
Manchester City player, Yaya Toure has revealed his intention to donate £1m a year to the Manchester hospital where his brother, Ibrahim Toure died last year but he will only do that on one condition…..if he gets a new contract at City, the Ivorian star’s agent, Dimitry Seluk revealed.
“Yaya said if he signs a new contract he will give £1million from his salary every year to the hospital where his brother was treated to help other cancer patients and the doctors and nurses and staff,” Seluk told theSun
The midfield ace has who has just one more year left on his £220,000-a-week contract is reportedly demanding three year deal from the English club next week.
Yaya Toure's agent believes Pep Guardiola is overrated.
Ivorian football star, Yaya Toure’s agent, Dimitri Seluk is concerned about his client’s future at his present club if Bayern Munich boss, takes over from Manuel Pellegrini at the end of the season. Guardiola sold Yaya Toure during his spell at Barcelona and he’s worried the same scenario might unfold again in England. Seluk maintained that managing both Barcelona and Bayern Munich hasn’t been an uphill battle for the Spaniard, he has however challenged him to prove his coaching ability with a ‘smaller’ team, probably one at the 8th or 9th wrung of the EPL ladder and make them Champions.
Few days ago, the former Barcelona boss confirmed his intention to manage the premier League but has left us guessing the destination his managerial bus is heading to. Top 4 guesses in the football world include Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City.
Dimitri Seluk told the Sunday Mirror: “Pep is a great coach But he has won the title at Barcelona and Bayern Munich. The truth is that my grandfather would win the title with Barcelona and Bayern Munich because they are big clubs with great players. I’d like to see Pep take a club that is eighth or ninth and make them champions.”
He added. “I don’t know what Guardiola’s plans are, but – after what happened at Barcelona – of course it is a worry that when he comes Yaya will be out. I hope not and Yaya hopes not.”
Arsenal deserved the win – Yaya Toure
Manchester City midfielder, Yaya Toure has admitted that Arsenal deserved to beat his side at the Emirates on Monday night.
Two goals from Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud put the Gunners two behind leaders, Leicester City. And despite the defeat, the Ivorian is confident his team is still much in the title race.
“It is a bad result. We lost but the team played very well and it’s not easy to come to the Emirates and play like that.
“Full credit to the lads but Arsenal are a good team and it’s not easy to come here and control the game.
“That is football and sometimes we have to accept we can lose close games like that. We are greatly disappointed but Arsenal played very well and deserved the win. We have a chance to try and fight back on Saturday. This league this year is going to be very tight.” He told his club’s official website.