YAYA TOURE has said “we will see” regarding a transfer to Leyton Orient after shocking fans by training with the League Two side as he aims to get fit for the 2020-21 season.
The 37-year-old has been without a club since leaving Chinese second-tier side Qingdao Huanghai earlier this year.
Yaya Toure reported for training in full Leyton Orient training gearCredit: Twitter@leytonorientfc
The Manchester City legend appeared ready for work as he arrived for trainingCredit: Twitter@leytonorientfc
But the Manchester City legend appeared ready for business as he adorned the red training kit of Orient and got down to work.
And while today’s session was mainly about fitness, Toure confirmed that he will remain training with the O’s next week for some ball work.
On being granted the opportunity to train with Ross Embleton’s side, the ex-Barcelona star was very grateful.
He told the club’s media team: “I think the manager and the staff was fantastic, they allowed me to come and train with the lads.
“It’s a huge opportunity, coming with team-mates, meeting people – it’s not easy at the moment with the virus.
“I’m really delighted, I’m really happy.”
I feel like I’m at home here, I want to train and do my best. Maybe we’ll see.
Yaya Toure
When the Leyton Orient interviewer Luke Lambourne suggested that it was unlikely that Toure would be signing for the O’s, the Ivorian cackled with laughter.
He then continued on his future: “Maybe, can be!
“I just want to enjoy until the last minute because football for me is everything. I’ve been outside football for four or three months and I was thinking ‘I miss something’.
“It’s difficult to express that. I think today I have a great, great feeling with the Leyton Orient team – they allowed me to train with the lads – the manager was fantastic.
“I feel like I’m at home here, I want to train and do my best.
“Maybe we’ll see.”
Even the Brisbane Road side’s Twitter admin could hardly believe the sight of the three-time Premier League winner in Orient colours, tweeting “Yaya Touré lads. Bloody hell.”
Fans could scarcely believe their eyes either, struggling to conceal their shocked reactions.
One responded: “Haha! What’s going on there? I can’t think of a good reason why he’s in our training gear.”
While another wrote: “i’m so baffed what is going on”.
Another joked: “We won’t forget your birthday cake @YayaToure x”.
The Ivorian left Manchester City in 2018 after winning his third and final Premier League title with the Sky Blues.
A brief spell with Olympiacos followed, before he made the move to China last year.
Toure last played for Qingdao Huanghai in China’s second tierCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Toure departed Qingdao Huanghai after helping them to promotion to the Chinese Super League last season.
He had been linked with Brazilian side Botafogo prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
And he remains eager to keep playing deep into his thirties – as he trains with the O’s and steps up his preparations for the 2020-21 season.
The Manchester City legend lifted three Premier League titles during his spell at the EtihadCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Yaya Toure sent off just 10 seconds into Man City legend’s potential last match
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
