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Irish Examiner
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Kolo Toure joins Manchester City's backroom staff on permanent basis
Former Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has been appointed to Pep Guardiola's backroom staff on a permanent basis. The 44-year-old performed the role of assistant first-team coach during this summer's Club World Cup campaign in the United States, and City have confirmed he is to remain in place on a full-time basis. Director of Football Hugo Viana said: 'We're delighted to permanently add Kolo to our first-team coaching staff. We're delighted to confirm the permanent appointment of Kolo Toure to Pep Guardiola's backroom staff 🩵 — Manchester City (@ManCity) July 15, 2025 'Not only does he bring his immensely precious experience at football's elite level, but he also has a deep connection with Manchester City and a deep knowledge of the club. 'We've also been hugely impressed with his work and success with our Under-18s, and by adding him into our senior staff permanently, this will only strengthen the transition for players in our academy into the first team. 'As we already saw throughout his time with Pep Guardiola, Pep Lijnders and James French this summer, his massive personality of optimism and positivity is hugely infectious and we're already looking forward to his work moving forward.' Kolo Toure wo the Premier League with both Arsenal and Manchester City (Clint Hughes/PA) Former Ivory Coast international Toure, who won the Premier League with both City and previous club Arsenal, worked under lead coach Oliver Reiss last season as they guided the club's Under-18s to the Premier League North title and saw their side lose both the national final and the FA Youth Cup final to Aston Villa. He had previously coached with the Ivory Coast national squad and was part of Brendan Rodgers' staff at Celtic and Leicester before a brief spell in charge in his own right at League One Wigan.
Rhyl Journal
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Morgan Gibbs-White trains with Forest as Tottenham move continues to stall
The England international was set for a medical in north London on Friday after Spurs were understood to have triggered Gibbs-White's £60million release clause. However, Forest have accused the Europa League winners of contacting Gibbs-White directly before going to the club. They were left furious after what they consider a breach of confidentiality on the release clause and direct contact with their player. Forest opened a legal case against Spurs and do not plan to liaise with them again until the matter is resolved. The PA news agency understands Forest have not made an official complaint to the Premier League as things stand, though the governing body may get involved to oversee the matter. Gibbs-White returned to pre-season training on Monday and again trained on Tuesday, despite reports to the contrary on social media. The 25-year-old has two years left on his contract at the City Ground and the club have been keen to go to the negotiating table over a bumper long-term contract, with a significant pay rise. However, the PA news agency understands Gibbs-White has refused to enter talks and now clearly sees his future elsewhere. Gibbs-White joined Forest for £25m in the summer of 2022 following their promotion to the Premier League and was instrumental in delivering European football to Forest for the first time since 1996, with seven goals and eight assists in 34 Premier League games. He was on Manchester City's radar earlier this summer but Pep Guardiola's side moved on to different targets. Tottenham have been approached for comment by the PA news agency.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Mateo Kovacic issues six-word update on recovery from Manchester City injury
Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic has issued an update on his recovery from surgery on an Achilles injury earlier this summer. The Croatia international sustained the injury during the closing stages of last season, which unfortunately ruled him out of Manchester City's FIFA Club World Cup campaign in the United States earlier this summer. Advertisement Achilles injuries are notoriously difficult to overcome albeit quite common in the modern day game, requiring a carefully managed rehabilitation process to ensure a full and lasting recovery. Manchester City's medical and fitness teams have been closely supporting Kovacic's rehabilitation, blending physiotherapy with tailored strength and conditioning work throughout the course of the summer. Although the club has added midfield reinforcements in the ongoing market in the form of Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki, Kovacic remains a key figure in Pep Guardiola's plans when fully fit, valued for his experience in the middle of the park. Now, accompanied by an image and video showcasing some recovery work on a step machine, Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic has issued a six-word update on his road to return for Pep Guardiola's side. Advertisement 'Six weeks since surgery. One mission,' the Croatia international midfielder said on his Instagram channel this week, having already missed his side's FIFA Club World Cup venture in the United States earlier this summer. Looking forward, Mateo Kovacic's recovery timeline will play a significant role in shaping Manchester City's season strategy, with the Premier League campaign getting underway against Wolves at Molineux on Saturday 16 August. While no definitive return date has been given, the hope is for the midfielder to be back in action within the first few weeks of the campaign, providing Pep Guardiola with greater midfield options. Despite Kovacic's injury, the club's transfer plans have not been impacted, thanks to the arrivals of Reijnders and Cherki, who offer additional depth and versatility. Still, Kovacic's eventual return will be a welcome development, adding quality and experience to the squad. Manchester City and Croatia fans will be keenly following Mateo Kovacic's rehabilitation progress, eager to see the influential midfielder back in the heart of Pep Guardiola's midfield.
Daily Mail
15 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Revealed: England international among group of SIX players put up for sale by Man City as Pep Guardiola eyes summer clearout
Manchester City are willing to part ways defender John Stones after adding the England international to a list of potential sales. According to The Athletic, Stones is one of six players who could be on the way out of the Etihad Stadium, either on loan or permanent deals. Ilkay Gundogan, Nico O'Reilly, Mateo Kovacic, Claudio Echeverri and Oscar Bobb complete the list, although the latter is believed to be unlikely to leave having missed the entirety of last season through injury. Should a sale materialise, Stones' possible departure would mark the end of a nine-year stint at the club. He has made 277 appearances so far for Pep Guardiola 's side, scoring 19 goals. However, injuries limited him last season to just 11 Premier League games, with foot and hamstring issues flaring up. In January, City signed another defender in Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens, providing competition for Stones. Gundogan, another long-term City player up for sale, has previously said that he is happy to stay in Manchester. During the Club World Cup, the German international said: 'I have one more year left on my contract and I'm very happy here – I think everybody knows that. 'I am enjoying my football. I still believe I have several years in me at the highest level by taking good care of myself.'
Yahoo
16 hours ago
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- Yahoo
A new member is added to Pep Guardiola's staff for the 25/26 season as Manchester City's rebuild continues
This summer has been one of upheaval for Manchester City. So far four new signings have arrived at the club. There has also been a significant change to Pep Guardiola's staff for next season. Today has seen another new member of Pep Guardiola's staff confirmed for next season. Kolo Toure has been promoted from a coach for Manchester City's under-18 side to the role of City first-team coach. Toure's appointment follows on from the additions of Pep Lijnders and Jamie French to the Manchester City coaching staff for next season. Kolo Toure will join Pep Guardiola's staff for next season. In an announcement on Kolo Toure's promotion to Pep Guardiola's staff has been confirmed. Toure was included in the Manchester City coaching staff for their recent FIFA Club World Cup campaign. Kolo Toure's promotion comes after a successful spell as the Assistant Lead Coach with City's Under-18s last season. From clips from Manchester City's training at the FIFA Club World Cup Toure does bring energy and enthusiasm to Manchester City's coaching staff. Toure has also spent time as a coach with the Ivory Coast national team and at Leicester City and Celtic under Brendan Rodgers. Kolo Toure also spent two months as manager of Wigan Athletic from late November 2022 until January 2023.. Manchester City's summer of change continues. This summer always promised to be one of upheaval at Manchester City. The club began their rebuild last January with the signings of Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, Omar Marmoush, Nico and Juma Bah. This summer the club has signed Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Marcus Bettinelli to continue that process. Advertisement Off the pitch, Manchester City's coaching staff has been refreshed. Juanma Lillo, Carlos Vicens and Inigo Dominguez all left the club earlier this summer. Pep Lijnders, Jamie French and now Kolo Toure have replaced them. There is a new look to City's coaching staff and a different feel to what is developing at Manchester City. It will now be fascinating to see how Pep Guardiola integrates new ideas into his system and how City perform next season.
