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'One of the most important players in history' - Guardiola lauds Yaya Toure’s Manchester City career

The Citizens manager has hailed the 34-year-old, set for his final home appearance on Wednesday

Pep Guardiola has showered praises on Yaya Toure ahead of his exit from Manchester City, hailing the midfielder as one of the club’s greatest.

Toure is set to play his final game at the Etihad Stadium when City take on Brighton and Hove Albion in Wednesday’s English Premier League clash.

Subsequently, he ends an eight-year stint at the club where he won three EPL titles, two League Cups, one FA Cup and a Community Shield. And the Spaniard has hailed him for his impact in helping to place City in the spotlight.