Yaya Toure secures prominent coaching position following Manchester City departure
Sport

Yaya Toure secures prominent coaching position following Manchester City departure

By Advocate | June 5, 2026 | 1 min read |

Yaya Toure has signed on as head coach of Slovan Bratislava. Sky Sports broke the news on Tuesday. The Ivorian legend will bring Darren O'Dea along as his assistant coach.…

Yaya Toure has signed on as head coach of Slovan Bratislava. Sky Sports broke the news on Tuesday.

The Ivorian legend will bring Darren O'Dea along as his assistant coach. O'Dea previously worked at Celtic and Swansea City.

Toure, 43, spent time as assistant coach with Saudi Arabia's national team before this move. He's a former Barcelona midfielder with proven pedigree.

During his Manchester City years, he won three Premier League titles. He also claimed a Champions League crown and two La Liga trophies while at Barcelona.

Coaching experience includes a stint with Tottenham Hotspur in England's top flight. He now takes charge in Slovakia.

Share this story: Facebook Post WhatsApp LinkedIn

Get the latest news in your inbox

Subscribe to Advocate.ng and never miss a story. No spam.