Manchester City is abuzz with the news of Pep Guardiola taking over for Manuel Pellegrini at season's end. However, there is at least one City player that might not be excited for Guardiola's arrival.
Midfielder Yaya Toure is currently under contract with City, however, it is unlikely he will be around for a reunion with Guardiola upon his arrival, according to Toure's agent Dimitry Seluk.
"I think Yaya will leave the club, but before leaving, I hope he will again win the league and all the cups. It's not a question of whether Pep likes him or not. It's life, you know," Seluk told The Sun.
Toure played under Guardiola at Barcelona from 2008-2010. The club experienced success, but there were rumblings that Toure was shipped to Manchester City in 2010 because he fell out of favor with his manager, according to the Daily Mail.
Upon the hiring of Guardiola at City, Seluk was quick to question the success of Guardiola while highlighting the accomplishments of his client.
"Barcelona win because it's like a big family, and their structure is an example for everybody. It's not a question of personnel. Luis Enrique has done the same as Guardiola. It's not possible to say forever that it's the team of Guardiola. Yaya won every trophy in England without Guardiola. Will Guardiola win without Yaya?" Seluk said.
Seluk could have reason to bring up Toure's extensive accomplishments. Despite a contract that won't expire for another season, Toure is highly sought after on the open market and was approached by at least three clubs from the Chinese Super League this week, according to The Telegraph.
Chinese side Jiangsu Suning would pay Toure $43.7 million USD to move to Asia, according to The Telegraph - a deal that would more than double Toure's current salary, making him the third highest paid soccer player in the world behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
While Chinese clubs have been buying up talent from the Premier League of late, signing in Asia would allow Toure to accept a big check and not risk the possibility of losing first team minutes if things go south with Guardiola.
