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