Yaya Toure not thinking about his future – Pellegrini

Manuel Pellegrini insists Yaya Toure is fully focused on the rest of the season despite the Ivorian’s agent claiming he will leave at the end of the season.

Toure’s adviser Dimitri Seluk suggested that the midfielder is reaManuel Pellegrini insists Yaya Toure is fully focused on the rest of the season despite the Ivorian’s agent claiming he will leave at the end of the season.

Toure’s adviser Dimitri Seluk suggested that the midfielder is ready to listen to offers from other clubs when the season finishes.

Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG and Italian giants Inter Milan have been reported as possible destinations.

But Pellegrini is not concerned that the speculation will affect Toure and cited last summer as an example when the 32-year-old remained at the club despite reports that he was unhappy.

“I know what Yaya thinks, I know Yaya is mentally absolutely involved in this season,” Pellegrini told a news conference.

“He’s not thinking about his future, he wants to continue being the same important player he has been for this team in other years. So I don’t think that it’s important to answer different opinions because so many different agents of different players can have their opinion, I don’t think it’s important.”dy to listen to offers from other clubs when the season finishes.

Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG and Italian giants Inter Milan have been reported as possible destinations.

But Pellegrini is not concerned that the speculation will affect Toure and cited last summer as an example when the 32-year-old remained at the club despite reports that he was unhappy.

“I know what Yaya thinks, I know Yaya is mentally absolutely involved in this season,” Pellegrini told a news conference.

“He’s not thinking about his future, he wants to continue being the same important player he has been for this team in other years. So I don’t think that it’s important to answer different opinions because so many different agents of different players can have their opinion, I don’t think it’s important.”

Asked about Toure’s agent making similar comments last season, Pellegrini added: “What happened? Nothing. He gave his opinion last season and nothing more.”

The Chilean boss insisted that Toure is a vital member of the squad as his side battle for silverware in four competitions.

He was left on the bench for the 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace last weekend but the manager says the return of Fernando and Fabian Delph from lengthy injury setbacks means he has plenty of options in the centre of midfield.