By Ric Turner, Tue 15 July 2025 16:42
Kolo Toure joins first-team coaching staff in permanent roleIvorian added to Pep Guardiola's team after impressing at Club World Cup
Kolo Toure has become a permanent member of Pep Guardiola's coaching staff, the club confirmed today.
The Ivorian filled the role during the FIFA Club World Cup following the departure of Lillo Juanma Lillo and Inigo Dominguez earlier this summer.
Toure had previously served as Assistant Lead Coach with City's under-18s team, leading them to the Premier League North title last season.
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 into our senior staff permanently, this will only strengthen the transition for players in our Academy into the first team.
“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.”
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