Yaya Toure takes over Slovakian champions Slovakia Bratislava in his first managerial function.
Toure was most lately an assistant coach for the Saudi Arabian nationwide staff and was appointed underneath former Manchester Metropolis supervisor Roberto Mancini in November 2023.
The previous midfielder’s enjoying profession spanned 18 years, however since retiring in 2019 he has taken on an assistant teaching function and is now getting into the dugout on a three-year contract.
“I am very completely happy and excited. Actually, I can not wait to work collectively on Monday,” Touré mentioned.
“My predecessor (Vladimir Weiss, former Metropolis teammate) deserves plenty of respect for what he achieved in Slovan. I wish to construct on that, whereas additionally bringing one thing new and distinctive of myself.”
Yaya Toure has been appointed as the brand new supervisor of Slovakia’s Bratislava. The membership’s administration have agreed to a three-year contract with the 43-year-old former star. https://t.co/TI70pNnPQu@YayaToure Welcome to #Slovan pic.twitter.com/lhDzTyzydd
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“Soccer is every thing to me. I really like a problem and I’m very excited to be teaching a terrific membership with a wealthy historical past, a fantastic stadium and excessive aspirations.
“For instance, I had the chance to work with Roberto Mancini as an assistant, however I’ve lengthy needed to work by myself mission as a head coach.”
Slovakia gained their twenty fourth title within the Slovak First Soccer League final season, making them Slovakia’s most profitable membership.
Toure is not any stranger to silverware, spending eight wonderful seasons at Metropolis, successful three Premier League titles and an FA Cup. He additionally gained La Liga thrice with Barcelona from 2007 to 2010 and in addition gained the Champions League.
