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Jack Flintham

Patrick Vieira praises 'complete' Yaya Toure and makes managerial prediction

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira is confident that former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has all the qualities needed to become a successful boss in the future.

Following his retirement in 2020, Toure made the decision to go down the coaching route. Despite enjoying a successful career with the Blues where he managed to accumulate 316 appearances for the club, the 39-year-old has opted against moving back to the Etihad to begin his coaching career.

After short stints at Olimpik Donetsk and Akhmat Grozny as assistant manager, Toure became the manager of Tottenham Hotspur's youth team in August 2022. Speaking to William Hill at the 2023 FWA Tribute Award which honoured the Ivorian, Vieira spoke highly of his time playing alongside the midfielder at City.

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