EPL: Manchester City give Toure new appointment

Manchester City on Tuesday, confirmed the permanent appointment of Kolo Toure to manager Pep Guardiola’s backroom staff.

The Cityzens disclosed this in a post via their website on Tuesday afternoon.

Toure had performed the role of first team assistant coach during the Club’s FIFA Club World Cup campaign this summer.

The Ivorian will now remain in the position on a full-time basis going forward ahead of the new Premier League season.

The 44-year-old was a former footballer and played for the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City.

He was Assistant Lead Coach with Man City’s Under-18s last season.

Toure worked alongside Lead Coach Oliver Reiss and helped pilot the City youngsters to the Premier League Under-18 North title.

EPL: Manchester City give Toure new appointment