Yaya Toure says Man City will continue winning under Pep Guardiola
Thursday 10 May 2018 11:37, UK
Yaya Toure believes Manchester City have everything in place to enjoy great success in the future.
The veteran midfielder was given a heartfelt send-off as he made his final home appearance for the club in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Brighton at the Etihad Stadium.
Toure, 34, will be leaving City this summer after an outstanding eight years at the club, a period in which he was won three Premier League titles and four domestic cups.
The Ivorian said: "I am happy. People think I would be sad but I am happy because I leave a good legacy.
"In the dressing room in the beginning, in 2011, when we lost (games) it was (a place) to smile, laugh. I was not happy with that.
"Now when we lose or draw you see everyone sad or angry. That is the mentality I love. That is a winning team and the character this team have to have if you want to compete with Barcelona and Madrid, because they are the same.
"They have been educated like that because they are champions. Now we are champions, even though the team are young. I hope next year is going to be bright and much better."
The former Barcelona player was made captain for the evening as champions City completed their home programme for the season in record-breaking style.
Toure went close to getting on the scoresheet himself when he shot at Mathew Ryan before being substituted to a huge ovation in the 86th minute.
He said: "This was bad timing then the manager took me out! I think especially, the Brighton team didn't want me to score but the most important thing was we broke the record, we scored more goals.
"Now I think we are going to go for it on Sunday. We want to do it and make it more difficult next year for another team to do it."
