Kolo Toure joins Manchester City’s backroom staff on permanent basis

Kolo Toure has been appointed to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City staff on a permanent basis (Jacob King/PA)

Former Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has been appointed to Pep Guardiola’s backroom staff on a permanent basis.

The 44-year-old performed the role of assistant first-team coach during this summer’s Club World Cup campaign in the United States, and City have confirmed he is to remain in place on a full-time basis.