Ivory Coast international and Manchester City midfielder, Yaya Toure, on
Tuesday, announced his retirement from international football with the
West African country.
Toure won the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, with the Elephants in 2015.
The 33-year-old who debuted for his nation in 2004, drop a link on
his twitter handle, @YayaToure, where he asked fans to read about his
retirement.
He wrote, “Please see statement on my retirement from international
football.
http://www.officialyayatoure.com/ivory-coast/yaya-toure-announces-retirement-from-international-football/”
He said in the statement, “There are decisions that are difficult to
take. But, I have to pass the baton on to the younger [generation].”
“After 14 years at most levels with the Elephants, I [have] come to the end of my adventure with the Ivory Coast.
“I thank all the supporters, all my fans.”
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