Man City Promotes Kolo Toure to First-Team Assistant Coach

Kolo Toure has been promoted to a permanent assistant coach position with Manchester City's first team after impressing during a temporary stint at the Club World Cup. Previously the under-18s coach, Toure's deep connection with the club and success developing youth players were key factors in his permanent appointment, as emphasized by director of football Hugo Viana. He joins a revamped coaching staff alongside Pep Guardiola, Pep Lijnders, and James French, following the departure of three previous coaches. Toure brings extensive top-level playing experience, including Premier League titles with both Manchester City and Arsenal, and prior coaching roles with Ivory Coast, Celtic, Leicester, and Wigan. His appointment aims to strengthen the transition of academy players into the senior squad and address recent defensive challenges. The club and coaches have praised Toure's optimism and positivity as valuable traits for the team moving forward.