Yaya Toure ('s agent) issues an ultimatum: Sign him up by this weekend or he's off

Broyphs · 20th March 2013, 14:29

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Yaya Toure's agent has claimed that the Ivorian superstar is ready to tell Manchester City he is leaving if a new deal is not concluded by this weekend.

Toure's representative Dimitri Seluk says talks have been ongoing for six months over an extension to his current deal, which runs to 2015.

However, Seluk says that things have not gone according to plan and he does not feel that Toure will stay.

"If he signs a contract in the next three or four days, OK. If not, we will not wait any longer and will start negotiations with different clubs," Seluk is quoted by The Sun.

"Today is Tuesday, so it means by Saturday. We will say 'Thank you. OK, Yaya will leave in May.'

"I do not feel he will stay at City. This is not about money. He wants to leave because of many reasons.

"He is one of the best players at Manchester City but does not feel the respect of the staff. Only Roberto Mancini respects Yaya."

Toure, who is currently on international duty, is believed to be City's highest earner already - but it is now claimed that if the new deal is not thrashed out, he will consider buying himself out of the remainder of his deal, which in theory he can do under Article 17 of FIFA's transfer regulations.

"It's all strange. It's not normal to have negotiations for six months about a contract," Seluk continued.

"They have been talking about small details all this time."

Seluk believes that City's owner Sheikh Mansour may need to intervene.

"Maybe if the owner speaks to Yaya, maybe he doesn't know the details," he said.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...-quit-the-club

Aside from the fact that his agent seems to be admitting he'll break rules by talking to clubs without City's permission - outside of the transfer window - it does seem completely motivated by money. If he's unhappy there why would he sign a new deal by this weekend?

ArmchairCritic · 20th March 2013, 14:30

I believe you've answered your own question.

Sparky_Hughes · 20th March 2013, 14:31

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Originally Posted by Brophs

http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...-quit-the-club

Aside from the fact that his agent seems to be admitting he'll break rules by talking to clubs without City's permission - outside of the transfer window - it does seem completely motivated by money. If he's unhappy there why would he sign a new deal by this weekend?

Its not illegal if he buys himself out of his contract is it?

Liam147 · 20th March 2013, 14:31

He's been off for ages. He could quite easily go this summer. One who'll be properly hard for them to replace.

Broyphs · 20th March 2013, 14:32

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Originally Posted by Sparky_Hughes

Its not illegal if he buys himself out of his contract is it?

No, but I think the G14 clubs have agreed not to use the Webster ruling.

SteveJ · 20th March 2013, 14:32

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"This is not about money"

Translation:

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"PSG will give me a squillion quid if I lob the Tree trunk at them"

Ole's_toe_poke · 20th March 2013, 14:35

He's 28. Last big contract of his career.

Mr Anderson · 20th March 2013, 14:38

wasnt he on about leaving at end of last season too? something about looking for a new challenge....aka €€€€€€€€

SirAF · 20th March 2013, 14:39

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Originally Posted by Brophs

No, but I think the G14 clubs have agreed not to use the Webster ruling.

City is not a part of G14, are they?

Edit: But they are, oddly enough. Members of the new European Club Association. Carry on.

prateik · 20th March 2013, 14:40

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Originally Posted by Ole's_toe_poke

He's 28. Last big contract of his career.

29. will be 30 in May.. before the season ends.

SteveJ · 20th March 2013, 14:40

I always have the feeling he gets bored with City passing it around when they desperately need a goal; so he just runs through everyone & scores.

Anyway, I'll be glad if he goes - he's the main reason City have won stuff, including that holy grail of football...the Community Shield.

Decotron · 20th March 2013, 14:43

He already plays like hes 35 at times.....generally from about 70mins onwards...

Varun_Utd · 20th March 2013, 14:57

If City cant satisfy his wage demands, he'l need to move to PSG or Anzhi.

gza the genius · 20th March 2013, 14:59

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Originally Posted by Varun_Utd

If City cant satisfy his wage demands, he'l need to move to PSG or Anzhi.

I'm sure PSG would love to have him.

Varun_Utd · 20th March 2013, 14:59

Most definitely. Any team would jump at the chance to have a player like him.

100 · 20th March 2013, 15:00

Can only imagine the wages he's after if City are holding off on agreeing a new deal.

mufcwarm92 · 20th March 2013, 15:02

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Originally Posted by Ole's_toe_poke

He's 28. Last big contract of his career.

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Originally Posted by prateik

29. will be 30 in May.. before the season ends.

Regardless, the point is spot on for me. He's reached the age where he has one big contract left and this is just classic agent influence. Speaking publicly puts pressure on the club, club panics and offers a big contract, job done for the agent.

FCBarca · 20th March 2013, 15:25

Him & his agent did the same thing at Barcelona

Dirty Schwein · 20th March 2013, 15:27

Would anyone here want him at United? Just asking as everyone always cries out for a hard man in MF on the transfer pages...

LawCharltonBest · 20th March 2013, 15:34

Isn't he already on something stupid like £250,000 per week?!

What a greedy cunt.

Successful · 20th March 2013, 15:35

He's outstanding. That physics and his skills on the ball are really unique. Good at taking shots as well.

The agents are really tough and sometimes I wonder if the players themselves would like to cool them down a bit since they can damage the reputation of the player.

Theon · 20th March 2013, 15:38

Would love to see him buy out his £20,000,000 contract.. will he fuck though.

kouroux · 20th March 2013, 15:39

Mancini alone respecting him should be enough for Yaya, who the fuck else's respect in his interested in ?

gza the genius · 20th March 2013, 15:45

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Originally Posted by kouroux

Mancini alone respecting him should be enough for Yaya, who the fuck else's respect in his interested in ?

The people negotiating his contract who won't give him more money, I assume.

JustAFan · 20th March 2013, 15:48

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Originally Posted by Mr Anderson

wasnt he on about leaving at end of last season too? something about looking for a new challenge....aka €€€€€€€€

Yes I believe so

Quinton Fortune · 20th March 2013, 15:50

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Originally Posted by Theon

Would love to see him buy out his £20,000,000 contract.. will he fuck though.

His new club will pay for that

Baxter · 20th March 2013, 15:52

Might be in a minority, but I don't really rate him as highly as some on here. They should let him go.

FCBarca · 20th March 2013, 15:59

Some players have ambition to win trophies and regrettably, some are out there to get the most money they can. I didn't fault him for wanting more when he left Barcelona as every great talent has the right to earn a hefty payday but now it seems like him & his agent are merely angling for yet another payday. Question is, will anyone pay that much for someone who perhaps isn't in it to win trophies and merely angle for more money eventually?

Snow · 20th March 2013, 16:03

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Originally Posted by LawCharltonBest

Isn't he already on something stupid like £250,000 per week?!

What a greedy cunt.

Why is he greedy? It doesn't say that his agent is demanding a pay rise. Maybe he simply wants an extension on his current contract. He's 29 so the time for an extension on these wages is now. Seems like a fairly straight forward thing to want when you look at the club he plays for.

Wouldn't you want the exact same thing?

SteveJ · 20th March 2013, 16:03

As with the (possible) Rooney-for-sale leaks, I wonder if this just a kinda chess game between clubs & players. You just know that clubs are going to use the ol' "We're in a recession, so you'll have to accept lower wages" routine when it comes to negotiations; City in particular have been trying to cut back on expenditure recently, so Toure's agent may simply be pre-empting that schtick.

Guy Incognito · 20th March 2013, 16:09

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Originally Posted by LawCharltonBest

Isn't he already on something stupid like £250,000 per week?!

What a greedy cunt.

Before tax.

Moriarty · 20th March 2013, 16:48

"Vive la mort, vive la guerre, vive le sacré mercenaire". Can't wait for the rest of City's mercenaries to start squabbling.

Maajid · 20th March 2013, 16:49

Empty threat.

jakec · 20th March 2013, 16:50

Not looking for money...

Signing a new contract guarentees respect...

Greedy cunt.

::sonny:: · 20th March 2013, 18:27

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Originally Posted by LawCharltonBest

Isn't he already on something stupid like £250,000 per week?!

What a greedy cunt.

His wage is around 10-12 million/year

Sylar · 20th March 2013, 20:01

If he goes and after all the money (millions and millions) City have spent, their midfield will consist of:

Silva, Nasri, Milner, Barry, Rodwell, Sinclair, Garcia.

rofl.

Castia · 20th March 2013, 20:06

Wasn't there a similar threat earlier in the season? im sure the said something along the lines of he's looking for a new challenge. He's on a huge wage isn't he and will want even more for his last big deal, wouldn't be surprised to see him sold.

NM · 20th March 2013, 20:07

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Originally Posted by Sylar

If he goes and after all the money (millions and millions) City have spent, their midfield will consist of:

Silva, Nasri, Milner, Barry, Rodwell, Sinclair, Garcia.

rofl.

Ours would honestly be better. That's madness!

Castia · 20th March 2013, 20:10

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Originally Posted by Sylar

If he goes and after all the money (millions and millions) City have spent, their midfield will consist of:

Silva, Nasri, Milner, Barry, Rodwell, Sinclair, Garcia.

rofl.

That's shocking isn't it. How have they ended up with that? They should have kept De Jong it was a mistake selling him. His play wasn't pretty but for a solid DM he was good at his job.

Lastwolf · 20th March 2013, 20:11

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Originally Posted by Sylar

If he goes and after all the money (millions and millions) City have spent, their midfield will consist of:

Silva, Nasri, Milner, Barry, Rodwell, Sinclair, Garcia.

rofl.

isn't the rumor mill about with them binning Nasri this summer too ?

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ArmchairCritic No Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: I am not a liberator. Liberators do not exist. The people liberate themselves. Posts: 9,873	I believe you've answered your own question.

20th March 2013, 14:31	#4 (permalink)
Liam147 Will vomit on you if you roofie him. Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: "I wonder when the darkest hour is?" Posts: 13,683	He's been off for ages. He could quite easily go this summer. One who'll be properly hard for them to replace.

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Ole's_toe_poke First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 22,974	He's 28. Last big contract of his career.

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Mr Anderson First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eire Posts: 13,879	wasnt he on about leaving at end of last season too? something about looking for a new challenge....aka €€€€€€€€

20th March 2013, 14:40	#11 (permalink)
SteveJ Newbie of the Year 2011. Twat of the Millenium. Hide yo' wife, oates! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: "Holistic" Posts: 23,570	I always have the feeling he gets bored with City passing it around when they desperately need a goal; so he just runs through everyone & scores. Anyway, I'll be glad if he goes - he's the main reason City have won stuff, including that holy grail of football...the Community Shield.

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Decotron First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: I am not a man......................I am Cantona Posts: 22,914	He already plays like hes 35 at times.....generally from about 70mins onwards...

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Varun_Utd First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 9,008	If City cant satisfy his wage demands, he'l need to move to PSG or Anzhi.

20th March 2013, 14:59	#15 (permalink)
Varun_Utd First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 9,008	Most definitely. Any team would jump at the chance to have a player like him.

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100 binary bot Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,977	Can only imagine the wages he's after if City are holding off on agreeing a new deal.

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FCBarca First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: La Côte, Suisse Posts: 6,433	Him & his agent did the same thing at Barcelona

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Dirty Schwein Should Have Known Better Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: The Infirmary Posts: 1,401	Would anyone here want him at United? Just asking as everyone always cries out for a hard man in MF on the transfer pages...

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LawCharltonBest Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2012 Location: Admiring the statue outside Old Trafford Posts: 2,316	Isn't he already on something stupid like £250,000 per week?! What a greedy cunt.

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Successful Straight Guy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On top of the league Posts: 4,625	He's outstanding. That physics and his skills on the ball are really unique. Good at taking shots as well. The agents are really tough and sometimes I wonder if the players themselves would like to cool them down a bit since they can damage the reputation of the player.

20th March 2013, 15:38	#22 (permalink)
Theon First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5,411	Would love to see him buy out his £20,000,000 contract.. will he fuck though.

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kouroux No Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Djibouti (La terre des braves) Posts: 32,559	Mancini alone respecting him should be enough for Yaya, who the fuck else's respect in his interested in ?

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Baxter Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Aberdeen. SM: Scunthorpe (Caf League), PSG( Elite League) Posts: 4,528	Might be in a minority, but I don't really rate him as highly as some on here. They should let him go.

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FCBarca First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: La Côte, Suisse Posts: 6,433	Some players have ambition to win trophies and regrettably, some are out there to get the most money they can. I didn't fault him for wanting more when he left Barcelona as every great talent has the right to earn a hefty payday but now it seems like him & his agent are merely angling for yet another payday. Question is, will anyone pay that much for someone who perhaps isn't in it to win trophies and merely angle for more money eventually?

20th March 2013, 16:03	#30 (permalink)
SteveJ Newbie of the Year 2011. Twat of the Millenium. Hide yo' wife, oates! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: "Holistic" Posts: 23,570	As with the (possible) Rooney-for-sale leaks, I wonder if this just a kinda chess game between clubs & players. You just know that clubs are going to use the ol' "We're in a recession, so you'll have to accept lower wages" routine when it comes to negotiations; City in particular have been trying to cut back on expenditure recently, so Toure's agent may simply be pre-empting that schtick.

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Moriarty First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Reichenbach Falls Posts: 6,856	"Vive la mort, vive la guerre, vive le sacré mercenaire". Can't wait for the rest of City's mercenaries to start squabbling.

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Maajid Formerly Mad Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 6,366	Empty threat.

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jakec I'm a fecking politics student for Gods sake Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Follow me @_JakeCullen_ Posts: 21,028	Not looking for money... Signing a new contract guarentees respect... Greedy cunt.

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Sylar Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,291	If he goes and after all the money (millions and millions) City have spent, their midfield will consist of: Silva, Nasri, Milner, Barry, Rodwell, Sinclair, Garcia. rofl.

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Castia Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 3,732	Wasn't there a similar threat earlier in the season? im sure the said something along the lines of he's looking for a new challenge. He's on a huge wage isn't he and will want even more for his last big deal, wouldn't be surprised to see him sold.