Yaya Toure begins his professional career by accepting an offer from Slovan Bratislava!

Africa Today at 15:35

Hazem Mlhem

News Editor

After years of waiting for a breakthrough opportunity in management, Yaya Touré appears to have finally secured his first senior head coach role. The legendary Ivorian midfielder, now 43, has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Slovan Bratislava, the reigning champions of Slovakia, to become their next head coach.

Though no formal announcement has been made yet, sources suggest that Touré has already accepted the terms laid out by the club. If confirmed, the move will see the former Barcelona, Monaco, and Manchester City star take charge of a team that has just completed its latest domestic campaign with yet another league title in the 2025/2026 season.

Slovan Bratislava, long the dominant force in Slovak football, are believed to be looking at Touré as the man to bring renewed energy and tactical direction to the sidelines while preserving their supremacy at home. For Touré, who enjoyed a glittering playing career filled with Premier League trophies, Champions League glory, and FA Cup triumphs, this appointment would represent the next chapter in his football journey—one that finally places him in a top managerial seat after years of patient anticipation.+-