Manchester City’s midfield linchpin, Yaya Toure is ready to commit his long-term future to the club, according to the Daily Express.
The 29-year-old returned from a disappointing tournament for the Ivory Coast in the African Cup of Nations to find the current Premier League champions trailing Manchester United by 12 points.
Ahead of this afternoon’s 2-0 victory against Chelsea in which Toure broke the deadlock, the African midfielder admitted that he is settled with life in Manchester, and wants to stay at Eastlands for the duration of his career.
He said: “Of course, I’d love to stay at City. I’m here with the guys who love you, the guys who care about you.
"At City I enjoy my football more because it’s all about more attacking play. At Barcelona and other clubs it was different.”
Toure (pictured) arrived at the Etihad Stadium for £24m from Barcelona in 2010, and has also played in his club career for Olympiakos and AS Monaco.
He has two years left on his current contract, and has become one of the most consistent and high energy level performers in the Premier League.
He scored his first goal back from Africa’s main showpiece last Sunday in the FA Cup fifth round rout against Leeds United.
Toure has scored 16 league goals in his career with Roberto Mancini’s side.
By Simon Wright - Follow me on Twitter @Siwri88
The 29-year-old returned from a disappointing tournament for the Ivory Coast in the African Cup of Nations to find the current Premier League champions trailing Manchester United by 12 points.
Ahead of this afternoon’s 2-0 victory against Chelsea in which Toure broke the deadlock, the African midfielder admitted that he is settled with life in Manchester, and wants to stay at Eastlands for the duration of his career.
He said: “Of course, I’d love to stay at City. I’m here with the guys who love you, the guys who care about you.
"At City I enjoy my football more because it’s all about more attacking play. At Barcelona and other clubs it was different.”
He has two years left on his current contract, and has become one of the most consistent and high energy level performers in the Premier League.
He scored his first goal back from Africa’s main showpiece last Sunday in the FA Cup fifth round rout against Leeds United.
Toure has scored 16 league goals in his career with Roberto Mancini’s side.
By Simon Wright - Follow me on Twitter @Siwri88
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