Yaya Toure extend his stay at Manchester City until 2017

Reigning English Premier League champions Manchester City FC have signed a new long-term contract with Ivory Coast international Gnégnéri Yaya Touré until summer 2017. The influential midfielder had been linked with a number of clubs across Europe for a move away from the Citizens due to a delay in his contract extension.

Yaya Touse said, "This is where I want to be. When I first arrived at City every time I went to sleep I would dream about us winning something; now it is about us being the best team in whatever competition we take part in."

"I will never forget how I have been treated here by the fans, the club and the owners and nothing would give me greater pleasure than to finish my career as a Manchester City player."

"I want to continue winning titles and trophies and continue to make history. I have enjoyed all of my time here and can't wait for the next chapter. This is an incredible club to be part of with fans that support a team to the end whatever the circumstances," Yaya Toure added.

29 year old Yaya Toure had started his youth career with ASEC Mimosas in the Ivory Coast before going on to play for KSK Beveren (Belgium), Metalurh Donetsk (Ukraine), Olympiakos Athens (Greece), AS Monaco, FC Barcelona before joining Manchester City in 2010.