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The two-time Premier League champions will be joining Pep Guardiola and Manchester City at the Club World Cup
Manchester City are welcoming back a familiar face as Ivorian legend Kolo Toure rejoins the club’s setup, this time not as a player, but as a key member of Pep Guardiola’s backroom staff for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.
The 44-year-old, who won the 2012 Premier League title with Manchester City is currently coaching the Under-18s with Oliver Reiss and will travel to the United States with the first team on Thursday.
Toure set for coaching role with Man City
Kolo Toure remains a revered figure in Manchester, both for his on-pitch tenacity and now for his growing coaching credentials.
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Since taking up a role with the City academy last year, he has impressed with his leadership and connection with young players.
His involvement with Guardiola’s senior squad, although temporary for now, could signal a potential long-term promotion.
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With three of Pep’s staff, Juanma Lillo, Carlos Vicens, and Inigo Dominguez, departing this summer, Touré’s familiarity with the club’s ethos and his winning mentality bring instant value.
New look coaching setup for the Club World Cup
Toure joins a restructured coaching team that also includes new assistant Pep Lijnders, formerly Klopp’s right-hand man at Liverpool, and set-piece specialist James French.
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The Club World Cup tour will look quite different than initially planned, with Manchester City taking a smaller, more senior squad to the U.S.
Academy coaches Ben Wilkinson and Craig Mudd were expected to assist with the senior team, but will now remain with the Under-21s to oversee their pre-season.
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The Cityzens’ 25-man squad for the Club World Cup will be revealed on Wednesday, as Guardiola reshapes his team behind the scenes.
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