Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, who most notably starred for Barcelona and Manchester City in the past, might make a surprising return to soccer. Toure, who hasn’t played since 2019, was recently pictured training with EFL League Two side Leyton Orient.

The English club posted a photo of Toure on their training ground on Friday as their squad returned to activities after a lengthy break.

However, reports from English media indicate that Toure’s stay with Leyton Orient is only temporary. The 37-year-old midfielder is reportedly just working on improving his fitness as he’s eyeing potential opportunities for a comeback.

Toure last played with China’s Qingdao Huanghai, making 14 appearances and helping the team to promotion to Chinese Super League. It was rumored that he retired in the meantime in order to pursue a coaching career, but the player refuted those claims in several of his interviews, saying he intends to play for a “few more years.”

Yaya Toure spent his early career with Beveren, Metalurh Donetsk, Olympiacos, and Monaco before making a move to Barcelona. While winning La Liga and UEFA Champions League with the Catalan club, Toure never settled in Spain and departed for Premier League side Manchester City in 2010.

With City, Toure established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world, playing a total of 316 games in eight seasons. He helped the team win three Premier League titles, among other trophies.

Toure also saw significant success with the Ivory Coast national team, captaining his country to Africa Cup of Nation title in 2015.

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It took a bit longer than expected for former Manchester City star Yaya Toure to find a club, but he is close to having one now. According to ESPN, the 35-year-old midfielder is close to signing for Olympiacos, most successful Greek club. This would be Toure’s second stint with the club since he already played for the Olympiacos in 2005–2006.

This would be a surprising move, especially since Yaya Toure’s agent Dimitry Seluk previously teased that his client might sign with one of English Premier League clubs. Seluk even tweeted recently that Toure “passed a medical in London” and “is close to signing a new contract.”

Toure @YayaToure has passed a medical in London. Yaya is close to signing a new contract.

— Dimitry Seluk (@dmitriseluk) August 28, 2018

Yaya Toure’s contract with Manchester City expired in the summer, and the club decided not to renew it. During his eight years with the club, Toure played 230 games and scored 59 goals while winning eight trophies. He previously also played for Metalurh Donetsk, Monaco, and Barcelona.

Olympiacos would use Toure’s experience and the attributes he brings to the table as the club aims to reclaim the title in domestic league competition. Olympiacos won seven straight Greek Super League titles before finishing third in the 2017-18. They are currently fighting for a spot in UEFA Europa League group stage.

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Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, who most notably starred for Barcelona and Manchester City in the past, might make a surprising return to soccer. Toure, who hasn’t played since 2019, was recently pictured training with EFL League Two side Leyton Orient.

The English club posted a photo of Toure on their training ground on Friday as their squad returned to activities after a lengthy break.

However, reports from English media indicate that Toure’s stay with Leyton Orient is only temporary. The 37-year-old midfielder is reportedly just working on improving his fitness as he’s eyeing potential opportunities for a comeback.

Toure last played with China’s Qingdao Huanghai, making 14 appearances and helping the team to promotion to Chinese Super League. It was rumored that he retired in the meantime in order to pursue a coaching career, but the player refuted those claims in several of his interviews, saying he intends to play for a “few more years.”

Yaya Toure spent his early career with Beveren, Metalurh Donetsk, Olympiacos, and Monaco before making a move to Barcelona. While winning La Liga and UEFA Champions League with the Catalan club, Toure never settled in Spain and departed for Premier League side Manchester City in 2010.

With City, Toure established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world, playing a total of 316 games in eight seasons. He helped the team win three Premier League titles, among other trophies.

Toure also saw significant success with the Ivory Coast national team, captaining his country to Africa Cup of Nation title in 2015.

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It took a bit longer than expected for former Manchester City star Yaya Toure to find a club, but he is close to having one now. According to ESPN, the 35-year-old midfielder is close to signing for Olympiacos, most successful Greek club. This would be Toure’s second stint with the club since he already played for the Olympiacos in 2005–2006.

This would be a surprising move, especially since Yaya Toure’s agent Dimitry Seluk previously teased that his client might sign with one of English Premier League clubs. Seluk even tweeted recently that Toure “passed a medical in London” and “is close to signing a new contract.”

Toure @YayaToure has passed a medical in London. Yaya is close to signing a new contract.

— Dimitry Seluk (@dmitriseluk) August 28, 2018

Yaya Toure’s contract with Manchester City expired in the summer, and the club decided not to renew it. During his eight years with the club, Toure played 230 games and scored 59 goals while winning eight trophies. He previously also played for Metalurh Donetsk, Monaco, and Barcelona.

Olympiacos would use Toure’s experience and the attributes he brings to the table as the club aims to reclaim the title in domestic league competition. Olympiacos won seven straight Greek Super League titles before finishing third in the 2017-18. They are currently fighting for a spot in UEFA Europa League group stage.

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