Yaya Toure has
issued an apology to Manchester City for the public war of words he and his
agent have engaged in with manager Pep Guardiola over recent weeks.
The midfielder has been frozen out of action at the Etihad Stadium by
the Catalan boss as a result, but released a statement on Friday in a bid to
help melt the ice.
"I wish to apologise - on behalf of myself and those who
represent me - to the management team and all those working at the club for the
misunderstandings from the past," Toure said.
"Those statements do not represent my views on the club or the
people who work there.
"I have nothing but respect for Manchester City and only wish the
best for the football club.
"I am immensely proud to have played a part in the club's history
and want to help City succeed further. I live to play football and entertain
the fans.
"On that note, I would like to thank all of the fans for their
messages through this difficult period. This means a great deal to me and my
family."
Toure has played only once for the Citizens under Guardiola, turning out
as they eased through the second leg of a Champions League playoff against
Steaua Bucharest in August.
He has been frozen out of the squad since then, with his manager
insisted that he offered a public apology before he could feature again.
Now the 33-year-old has completed his part of the bargain, he will hope
to be involved in City's plans for their forthcoming fixtures.
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