The ex-Ivory Coast defender, who played for Man City from 2009-2013 after joining from Arsenal, acted as Pep Guardiola's assistant at the FIFA Club World Cup. His side reached the Round of 16 before being eliminated by Al-Hilal after extra time.
In a club [statement](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/kolo-toure-man-city-first-team-assistant-coach-63888121), Man City Director of Football Hugo Viana said: “We’re delighted to permanently add Kolo to our first team coaching staff.
“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 to our senior staff permanently, this will only strengthen the transition for players in our Academy into the first team.
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“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.”
After his exit from Liverpool in 2016, Toure joined [Brendan Rodgers](https://www.celticway.co.uk/news/24286718.brendan-rodgers-news-interviews-updates-manager/) at Celtic, where he helped the Irishman complete the 'Invincible Treble' in his first season at the club.
In total, he made 20 appearances in all competitions before becoming a coach the following season, following his retirement.
He departed Celtic alongside Rodgers to join Leicester City in 2019, where he remained until 2022, when Wigan Athletic offered him his first management job.
Toure failed to win any of his nine games in charge of the then-Championship side and was dismissed in January 2023.