Yaya Toure

British newspapers have reported that the loaded Manchester City owners have joined the race with Arsenal for the amazing, FC Barcelona’s midfielder, Yaya Toure. As the report says, they have offered 26 million euro for him, and have promised to double his current salary if he joins their club.

However, it’s been known for a while that Barcelona is not prepared to let Yaya go, because he is a vital part of the current FC Barcelona squad. We’ll see how the situation develops, but the chances are small that he’ll leave anytime soon.

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Filed under: News on January 6th, 2009 | No Comments »

In the first official La Liga game in the new year, FC Barcelona defeated Mallorca. The result was 3-1, and the third goal was scored by Yaya Toure.

Barcelona was dominant, had the ball all the time, but failed to make any chances. In the 15th minute, Mallorca’s Aduriz scored and the result was 0-1. Just after 16 minutes from that moment, Henry scored an equalizer.

In the second half, Barcelona started playing better and Iniesta, who returned after injury, scored in the 75th minute. At the end of the game, Yaya Toure scored after a beautiful solo action where he passed three Mallorca’s defenders.

Barcelona remains the leader with 13 points ahead of Sevilla.

Filed under: News on January 3rd, 2009 | No Comments »

British media report that Arsenal’s manager Arsene Wenger is very dedicated to landing FC Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure in the January market window.

They said now that Fabregas is out for 2-3 months, they need to strengthen the midfield, and Toure is definitely one of the main options to consider.

Based on the words of the FC Barcelona technical secretary, Txiki Bergiristain, Yaya Toure won’t go anywhere — he is staying put in FC Barcelona. Pep Guardiola likes him, and the player has said many times that he prefers to stay.

Filed under: News on December 26th, 2008 | No Comments »

British press reports that the English football giants Arsenal are ready to make a bid for Barcelona’s midfielder Yaya Toure in January. Arsenal’s manager Arsene Wenger likes Toure and would love him in his team. Another reason is that Yaya’s brother, Kolo Toure, plays in Arsenal. The transfer fee would be around $9 million.

However, Toure himself has denied exit rumours. “I am very happy in Barcelona. I am not thinking about leaving,” said Toure at a press conference.

Filed under: News on December 8th, 2008 | No Comments »

The spanish journalists have asked Barcelona’s midfielder Yaya Toure what does he think about the rumours of him leaving the club. “My main goal is to be in a big club. Barcelona is the biggest and I don’t want to leave. My family feels the same. I love wearing this shirt,” said Yaya.

“The whole thing about me leaving was my agent’s fault because he said something about that. I don’t agree with him,” said Toure. He also said that he’d talked with the coach and that he told him that he’s counting on him and that he trusts him. “I have no problems with the rotation. We are a big squad and everyone needs their chance,” said Yaya.

Filed under: News on December 8th, 2008 | No Comments »