Inter’s hopes of signing Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure have been dealt a fresh blow after the Ivorian announced he was staying with the Citizens.
Nerazzurri Coach Roberto Mancini was hopeful that a deal to bring Toure to San Siro could still be reached, but the 32-year-old told Manchester Evening News of his intention to stay put.
“I will definitely stay. The fans don't have to be worried,” he said.
Inter’s hopes of signing Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure have been dealt a fresh blow after the Ivorian announced he was staying with the Citizens.
Nerazzurri Coach Roberto Mancini was hopeful that a deal to bring Toure to San Siro could still be reached, but the 32-year-old told Manchester Evening News of his intention to stay put.
“I will definitely stay. The fans don't have to be worried,” he said.
"My target this year is to try to do everything possible to make this team improve well.
“I am sure with my experience and maybe I hope, with the players coming in a couple of weeks, a couple of months, definitely it is going to be a strong City next year.”
The Ivory Coast international underlined that his hopes of winning the Champions League were fundamental to his decision.
“It is one of my big targets because City have been in the shadow of Manchester United for so long,” he said.
"Sometimes their fans are coming back, saying we are the top because we have already won the Champions League.
"What I want for the fans is the Champions League. I will do everything that's possible.
“For me, the target is to continue helping the club to the end.
“I think it is the first club where I have been where the fans have been singing my name for a long time. We have friends, people around you, fans always sing your name.
“Those things, money can’t buy.”