Yaya Toure, a former Barcelona midfielder, is pleased to see fellow Ivorian Franck Kessie join the Nou Camp.
Barca confirmed Kessie's free transfer from AC Milan today.
"It's true that I called him during the negotiations with Barça," Toure told Mundo Deportivo. How did you find out? (laughs). We kept in touch during this time, and he called me several times because he knew I was familiar with Barcelona.
To be honest, we talked for days because he wanted to know everything there was to know about this place. Milan offered him a new contract, and they are a great club, but Barcelona was adamant. I told him that if he wanted to leave, he needed to go to Barcelona. I explained to him that he needed to play well from the start, have a positive attitude, and be as focused as possible.
"Physically, he is a very powerful midfielder, and I believe he can still improve a lot in several aspects," Toure added. He's a fantastic player, and if he keeps the confidence he showed at Milan, I believe he'll be a star.
He is fully aware, and he treats me almost like an older brother, as he pays close attention to me. He'll be at a top club now, surrounded by great players. I am overjoyed for him and Barcelona.
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The Cristiano Ronaldo RIDDLE: Manchester United do not know when the veteran superstar will return after being granted compassionate leave, while Chelsea owner Todd Boehly considers a bid
Ronaldo did not report to pre-season training due to "family obligations."
The club is unsure whether Ronaldo will accompany the squad on a tour to Thailand and Australia.
Manchester United have stated that Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale, but Chelsea and Napoli have expressed interest. Cristiano Ronaldo has been granted compassionate leave by Manchester United, as his future at Old Trafford remains uncertain.
Ronaldo did not report to pre-season training on Monday due to 'family reasons,' which the club accepted, and he is still in Lisbon.
According to sources, the circumstances surrounding Ronaldo's absence mean United don't know when the 37-year-old will return, or even if he will join the rest of the squad on Friday's tour to Thailand and Australia.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been granted compassionate leave, with Manchester United unsure whether he will travel with Erik ten Hag's squad on their tour.
United granted Ronaldo compassionate leave for 'family reasons.'
United insists Ronaldo is not for sale, but Chelsea and Napoli have expressed interest in talks with his agent Jorge Mendes.
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