Yaya Toure has suggested that if given the chance, he would love to become the future Manchester City manager.
The Sky Blues legend made this admission in an interview with the Times, as he studies towards attaining his UEFA Pro License.
While Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has singled out Vincent Kompany for the role one day, Yaya Toure has put his hand forward as well.
Yaya Toure suggests he wants to become Manchester City manager one day
The former Ivorian midfielder, who is currently an academy coach at Tottenham Hotspur is still heralded for his legendary spell at City.
During his time at the Etihad Stadium, the three-time Premier League winner cement his reputation as one of the greatest midfielders the country has ever seen.
As Yaya Toure takes baby steps towards his ultimate goal of becoming a manager, he has opened to door to a return to Manchester City.
“I love doing what I’m doing at Tottenham and what I can carry on giving to them but now I feel like I’m looking for a new challenge. I dream to one day be a manager. We never know in life, maybe, I’ll meet Man City one day again.”
Yaya Toure managing the Sky Blues one day is what dreams are made of
The 40-year-old is undoubtedly a Manchester City icon and for him to become their manager one day is every football romantic’s dream.
When the former Barcelona attacker joined City in 2010, the club were yet to win a single trophy during the Premier League era.
However, Yaya Toure’s influence, especially when Manchester City’s reign began after their FA Cup triumph in 2011 cannot be understated one bit.
As a result, after all these years, for Toure to return to City and become their manager would delight the Etihad faithful.
