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Published: April 5, 2026
Video Description
Yaya Touré is one of football’s most dominant midfielders, a key figure in transforming Manchester City into a title-winning force. In this episode, Yaya shares the unseen moments behind that success, from arriving at a club with a losing mentality to helping build a culture driven by focus, respect, dedication, and passion.
He opens up about the turning point that changed everything, a heated halftime confrontation that sparked a shift in standards and turned City into “a machine.” Drawing on his time at Barcelona under Pep Guardiola, Yaya explains why winning teams are built on brotherhood, purpose, and an obsession with excellence, not just talent.
Yaya also reflects on the managers who shaped him and the identity that defined his career: “I’m a winner.” This is a powerful insight into what it really takes to build a championship mentality and sustain success at the highest level.
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Chapters 📕
00:00 Yaya, manager?
04:23 Feeling ‘empty’
08:04 Management styles
19:26 Joining Barcelona
25:48 ’09 UCL final
30:05 Messi, Pep & Co
37:37 Pep’s secret film
41:51 Leaving Barca
46:06 Joining Man City
51:54 City’s weak mentality
1:01:18 The crucial punch-up
1:04:52 Winning the Prem
1:11:31 Proudest moment
1:14:28 Managing Man City?