BREAKING NEWS: Yaya Toure signs for Chinese club Qingdao Huanghai

Yaya Toure has completed a shocking move to Chinese second tier side Qingdao Huanghai.

Toure, the former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder, has been without a club since December 2018 when his contract was terminated by Greek side Olympiacos after just three months.

The Ivorian is now set to make his debut for his new club this weekend. Two months ago Yaya Toure’s agent declared he was retiring. 

Now he  has a new club - and wants to "make history once again" 

After his agent disclosed the retirement plan, the three-time Premier League winner promptly stated that he was instead "focused to take new challenges in playing football."

During his unveiling by his new club, the 36-year-old explained his reasons for the surprise move.

"Since the start of my football career, I have always loved challenges and now I have decided to take this new challenge and make history once again with Qingdao Huanghai Football Club!

"This is a very exciting young club with a lot of potential and we share the same philosophy – that is to play beautiful football!

"It will be my great honor to grow and succeed with this club! I am very happy to be part of the Huanghai family here in Qingdao, China. The club owner Mr. Wang and everyone here at the club make me feel at home.”

"The fans have also been fantastic and showed so much love! I would like to take this opportunity to thank the club owner and staff for their warm welcome and my Chinese agent for the great care and support.”

"I believe my experiences in football will offer something new to this growing club and together we can make great history!

"I can’t wait to let my football do the magic once again, let’s enjoy football together!"