Yaya Toure Signs as Manager

Yaya Toure is set for his managerial debut at Slovan Bratislava after joining the Slovak champion on a three-year contract on June 14, 2026.

Toure spent the last two-and-a-half years as an assistant coach at the Saudi Arabia national team, helping it qualify for its third straight World Cup.

The former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder will replace Vladimir Weiss, who led Slovan to six straight Slovak First Football League titles.

Toure wants to build on that while also bringing something new and unique of his own.

Slovan have won the league in the last eight seasons in a row, and Toure aims to continue this success.

With Slovan, Toure wants to play dominant soccer, win games, and control matches so that we can delight our fans, he said in a statement.

The 43-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder has a strong background in football, having played for top teams like Barcelona and Manchester City.

Toure's experience as an assistant coach at the Saudi Arabia national team will likely benefit him in his new role as manager.

Slovan Bratislava is a top team in the Slovak First Football League, and Toure's appointment is expected to bring new energy to the team.

Toure's managerial debut is highly anticipated, and fans are eager to see how he will perform in his new role.

The Slovak champion has a strong squad, and Toure will have the opportunity to work with talented players.

Toure's goal is to continue Slovan's success and make the team a dominant force in the league.

He will have to work hard to achieve this goal, but with his experience and skills, he has a good chance of succeeding.

Toure's appointment as manager is a significant development in his career, and it will be interesting to see how he performs in this new role.

The former midfielder has a lot to offer, and his experience as a player and assistant coach will likely benefit him in his new position.

Toure is excited to start his new role and is looking forward to working with the team.

He is confident that he can make a positive impact and help the team achieve its goals.

The future looks bright for Slovan Bratislava with Toure at the helm, and fans are eagerly awaiting the new season.

Toure's managerial debut is set to be an exciting one, and it will be interesting to see how he performs in his new role, on June 14, 2026.