Yaya Toure has refuted his agent's claim that the former Manchester City and Barcelona star has retired from football in order to pursue a coaching career.
There has been a lot of confusion about my future recently. I want to make it clear here that I love football and I’m still in contention to play for a few more years. Yes, I’m starting to prepare myself for coaching badges but full time coaching is not what I’m thinking now. 1/2
— Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) May 12, 2019
I am now ready and focused to take new challenges in playing football!
— Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) May 12, 2019
And don’t worry once the time has come, I will announce my retirement personally and officially by myself!!
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Agent Dimitri Seluk took to Twitter on Thursday to announce Toure had opted to hang up his boots and begin the process of earning his coaching badges.
News of Toure's apparent retirement sparked tributes from former teams, teammates, and others from around the football world.
An incredible player, but above all a great human being. Thank you for all you have brought and taught us over the years. I wish you the best for this new life @YayaToure 💙 #legend pic.twitter.com/WLH5uiFFBI
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) May 10, 2019
The 35-year-old, who left Manchester City last summer, has been without a club since December when Greek side Olympiacos terminated his contract.
