Toure: I’m staying

YAYA Toure has confirmed he will stay at Manchester City — and is confident the club’s summer recruitment will see them challenge for major honours next season.

The Ivory Coast midfielder looked to be on his way out of the Etihad Stadium following a trophyless 2014–15 campaign, and was linked in reports with clubs including Inter Milan and Chelsea.

Toure’s agent had earlier said the player would remain with City, having been assured he was a key figure in the club’s future by owner Sheikh Mansour.

And the 32 year old has now spoken on the matter himself, saying: “I will definitely stay. The fans don’t have to be worried.

“My target this year is to try to do everything possible to make this team improve well. With the players coming in the next couple of months, definitely it is going to be a strong City next year.”

City finished eight points adrift of champions Chelsea in the recently-completed Barclays Premier League season, and Toure has his eyes set not only on regaining the top domestic silverware but also on European glory.

“What I want for the fans is the Champions League. I will do everything that’s possible.”