The 32-year-old hinted at international retirement but now seems eager to return in 2016, representing another U-turn in an uncertain period of his career, writes Sam Lee.
Trying to keep up with Yaya Toure's intentions could be a full-time job. The midfielder has flirted with the idea of leaving Manchester City on more than one occasion, only to blame it all on the media or other outside influences. Just this summer he left Inter standing at the altar after a transfer had been put in place.
Having captained the Ivory Coast to long overdue Africa Cup of Nations glory at the start of this year, all the signs pointed to Toure's international retirement.