Yaya Toure has joined Saudi Arabia as an assistant coach, linking up with his former Man City boss Roberto Mancini thus increasing the number of top stars now playing on and off the pitch roles Saudi.
Toure who retired from playing in 2019 has left the equivalent role with Belgian side Standard Liege despite only joining in June of this year.
The midfielder later spent time playing for Olympiacos and Chinese side Qingdao Huanghai before retiring Mancini and Toure were known to enjoy a close relationship during their time together at City, with the club also winning their first major trophy in 35 years in 2011 when they won the FA Cup after Toure scored the winner.Mancini was appointed as Saudi Arabia manager in August on a deal reportedly worth $25m-per-year after he resigned from his role with Italy.
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