Manchester City legend Yaya Toure has ended talks with Brazilian club Botafogo due to family reasons.
The 36-year-old looked set to swap China for Brazil to prolong his career and experience football in another continent but the move has fallen through.
Toure has cited personal reasons for his decision to spurn their interest leaving his future up in the air.
Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure was expected to be announced as a Botafogo player
And Botafogo's vice-president Ricardo Rotenberg: 'I chatted today with Yaya all afternoon and now on the phone with his English agent.