Yaya Toure credits loyal fans for decsion to stay with Manchester City

Manchester City supporters deserve a pat on the back.

Yaya Toure said their loyalty is the reason another repeat of last summer's transfer drama won't occur after the Ivorian midfielder credited them with his decision to commit his long-term future to the Premier League side.

"It is very, very important as a person and as a football player as well when you see people are following you," Toure revealed to the Manchester Evening News. "It is difficult sometimes to disappoint them."

"The fans are doing brilliant for this club. When people show you loyalty, nothing is going by. That's why I want to stay at City. I want to stay long."

His comments seemingly dispel reports connecting him with a move abroad, as Inter Milan appeared to be favourites to sign Toure in an effort to re-tool their squad under former City manager Roberto Mancini.

Toure, who still has two years remaining on the contract he signed in 2013, gave those associated with the club something else to smile about when he spoke about his admiration for players who remained at one club for their entire careers.

"That's the dream for all the players. I was trying to convince some players to continue at the club and they said, 'Why?'" he asked.

"Because it was the case of (Paolo) Maldini, it was the case of (Franco Baresi), of (Alessandro) del Piero - so many important players. (Francesco) Totti as well.

"They are staying long at the club."

While he's not a one-team player, Toure is well on his way to achieving legendary status with the club he's helped win a pair of Premier League trophies since his arrival from Barcelona in 2010.