Yaya Touré has ended uncertainty over his Manchester City future by committing himself to the club until 2017, following the intervention of sporting director Txiki Begiristain.
Touré, whose previous salary was worth £200,000 a week, has signed a new contract with a reduced basic wage, but one that could rise to £240,000 owing to performance-related incentives built around the club’s success on the pitch.
Hardly about the money then is it Stony..
“This is where I want to be,” said Touré, who will be 34 when his contract expires. “When I first arrived at City, every time I went to sleep I would dream about us winning something; now it is about us being the best team in whatever competition we take part in.
“I will never forget how I have been treated here by the fans, the club and the owners and nothing would give me greater pleasure than to finish my career as a Manchester City player.
“I want to continue winning titles and trophies and continue to make history. I have enjoyed all of my time here and can’t wait for the next chapter. This is an incredible club to be part of with fans that support a team to the end whatever the circumstances".
Cake gate was all about him getting a slice of the cake like the one they gave Vieira whilst he was at the end of his playing career nothing to do with more money more about stability for his future..