Which manager bought Yaya Toure to Barcelona?

YAYA TOURE has offered his services to cash-strapped Barcelona as they continue to struggle under manager Ronald Koeman. The Manchester City legend, 38, insists he's 'available' if his former employers need him - although it's unclear if that's as a player or coach.

Who brought Yaya Toure to Barcelona?

Years earlier, on signing his contract for Metalurh Donetsk in the city of Barcelona, the teenage Yaya was promised by his longstanding agent Dimitri Seluk that he would one day play for the celebrated Catalan club.

Why did Barca sell Yaya Toure?

I did not want to go and wanted to end my career at Barcelona. However, he had no faith in me." Toure had a productive three-year-long stint at Camp Nou, including two years under Pep.

When did Yaya Toure joined Barcelona?

Touré joined Spanish side Barcelona for €10 million (£6.7 million) and made his official debut for the club on 26 August 2007 during the La Liga season opener against Racing de Santander.

What Yaya Toure said about Pep Guardiola?

Some even went to the extent of suggesting that Guardiola is feeling the effects of a 'curse' following comments made by Dmitri Seluk, the agent of former City midfielder Yaya Toure, who suggested 'African shamans will never let him win the Champions League' after he left him on the bench for most of the games in his ...

How many languages does Yaya Toure speak?

French, Russian, Greek, Catalan, English

That studious approach to the beautiful game is one that Yaya has possessed ever since he was a child.

Why does Yaya Toure hate Guardiola?

Yaya Toure apologises for accusing Guardiola of 'having problems with Africans' Yaya Toure has written to Pep Guardiola to apologise for a 2018 interview in France Football magazine in which he accused the Manchester City manager of having a problem with black and African players.

When did Yaya Toure leave Barcelona?

Midfielder Yaya Toure left Barcelona in 2010 to join Manchester City in a move which cost around £25million. It would prove a bargain as the Ivorian became one of the stand-out performers in the world game.

How was Messi discovered?

Carles Rexach, former Barcleona player and coach, was the man who brought Lionel Messi to the attention of the Catalan side and in an interview with 'The Sun', he revealed what he made of the Argentine the first time he saw him play.

Did Yaya Touré play Arsenal?

In 2003, Yaya Touré played for an Arsenal side that drew 0-0 with Barnet in a pre-season friendly.

Did Guardiola play with Yaya Toure?

Toure had two spells working under Guardiola during his trophy-laden career, winning the Champions League together at Barcelona before reuniting at Manchester City in the Premier League.

Where is Didier Drogba now?

Drogba became a player–owner for Phoenix Rising of the United Soccer League in 2017, and retired a year later at the age of 40. On April 21 2022, he was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.

Who is older Yaya and Kolo Toure?

The elder of the pair, Kolo was born in Bouaké, Ivory Coast's second-largest city, in March 1981, followed by Yaya, a little more than two years later. In addition to their sister, Aicha, the Touré boys also shared a younger brother, named Ibrahim, who tragically succumbed to cancer in 2014, aged just 28.