Yaya Toure retirement: Former Man City and Barcelona star vows to continue playing ‘for a few more years’

The Ivorian provides an update while working on Sky Sports as his former side won the title at Brighton

Yaya Toure has dismissed reports that he has retired just days after his agent announced the former Manchester City star had called time on his playing career.

Agent Dimitry Seluk confirmed on Friday the former Ivory Coast international was moving into coaching.

But during the Sky Sports broadcast of Brighton vs Man City, the 35-year-old refuted that claim, confirming his intention to play on for a few years more.

"There has been a lot of confusion about my future recently," Toure wrote on Twitter.

"I want to make it clear here that I love football and I'm still in contention to play for a few more years.

"Yes, I'm starting to prepare myself for coaching badges but full time coaching is not what I'm thinking right now."

Toure left City after eight seasons in 2018 and later signed for former club Olympiakos.

But he left the Greek side three months later and has not played since December last year.

Yaya Toure with Leroy Sane after City win the title at Brighton (@YayaToure)

"I am now ready and focused to take new challenges in playing football," Toure added.

"And don't worry once the time has come, I will announce my retirement personally and officially by myself."