Yaya Toure Takes First Senior Head Coach Job

Yaya Toure, Slovan Bratislava, Vladimir Weiss
13 June 2026

Yaya Toure has been appointed Slovan Bratislava head coach, taking his first senior managerial role on a three-year contract. The former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder replaces Vladimir Weiss at Slovakia’s most successful club side.

The appointment gives Toure a major platform after several assistant roles across Europe and Asia. Slovan expect European ambition and domestic dominance, while Toure promised a unique approach after studying the squad and preparing for Monday’s start.