Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure says Dimitri Seluk has his full backing.
Although Seluk is seen as the source of so much of the speculation - something he has a record for starting most summers, even before Toure signed for City - Toure backed his agent.
"He's quite strong sometimes, but he's a very good guy," he said.
"To be honest, we never wanted to talk about money. There are more important things than money. To be happy, healthy. Respect as well is very important."
Seluk was even able to laugh at some of the more surreal stories that have come out in recent weeks.
"I hope now everybody will have a very friendly relationship," he said. "I hope his next birthday they will celebrate together."
