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Premier League legend Yaya Toure close to surprise first job as manager
- Yaya Touré is close to taking his first head coach role at Slovan Bratislava, per Marca.
- The 43-year-old has coached in multiple countries since retiring in 2019, moving from academy roles to assistant positions.
- Touré suggested he aims to develop as a manager rather than seeking a Premier League role immediately.
- Slovan Bratislava has dominated Slovak football and recently faced Champions League disappointment.
- Weiss’s departure opened the head coach vacancy Touré is linked with.
- Touré’s potential appointment would continue his nomadic coaching path across Europe and beyond.
- The report notes Slovakia’s group-stage performance in recent European competitions as context.
- Touré has spoken publicly about his readiness for management and learning on the job.
- The piece highlights several other candidates for the Slovan Bratislava job, per Sport.
- If confirmed, the appointment would mark a notable transition for Touré from player to head coach.
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