Yaya Toure earns UEFA coaching A-licence

The new chapter has begun!

He is one of the finest players Africa has ever had, and now he'll try to make an even bigger impact in football as a tactician.

Yaya Toure has completed his coaching badges after earning a Uefa A-Licence from FA Wales.

"You never stop learning in this game," said Toure while posting his certificate on social media on Monday.

While earning his badges, the former City midfielder spent days at Tottenham Hotspur working with academy staff and players as he looked to complete the course.

The Ivorian, who spent eight years at the Etihad, winning three Premier League titles while scoring 79 goals in 316 appearances, had explained in a previous interview what made him want to become a coach.

"When I stopped playing, I knew straight away what I wanted to do. I need to share my knowledge and experience once I finish my badges," Toure told The Times.

"It is important when the player goes onto the field that he understands all the details. Some coaches are using their hands and shouting but when the stadium is full, you can't hear him. I love football, I love it when it's attractive with a lot of desire, commitment and energy. Fans are attracted by that."

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Toure already worked as an assistant coach at Ukrainian side FC Olimpik Donetsk and Russian team FC Akhmat Grozny last year.