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Dad insists Yaya Toure won't leave Man City

The father of Yaya Toure expects him to stay with Manchester City. Toure and his agent Dimitry Seluk complained last month about City failing to recognise the Ivorian's birthday, which led to the public courting of PSG and Barcelona.

But his father Mory said: "No, he won't leave and it's not even my wish that he leaves Manchester City.

"It's said that the most wished for changes bring their sadness. And I reconfirm that he won't leave.

"If Yaya wanted Manchester City to pay particular attention to the date of his birthday, it's because he felt that it was the right moment for the club to show him their consideration for all the sacrifices made for City to be at this level.

"It's a situation he didn't appreciate. And as he's a boy who doesn't keep his frustrations to himself, he preferred to express himself. But I think it's a situation which will be resolved."

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