Ivorian international, Yaya Toure will stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2017 after midfielder today signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City.

City says they are delighted at Yaya’s signing as he has been an integral and inspirational part of the team’s recent success winning the FA Cup and the English Premier League.

“The deal to keep the reigning African Player of the Year at the Etihad Stadium until 2017 was signed this afternoon,” Manchester City announced on its website.

An excited Yaya Toure was quoted as saying “This is where I want to be.”

“When I first arrived at City every time I went to sleep I would dream about us winning something; now it is about us being the best team in whatever competition we take part in.

The former Barcelona star said “I will never forget how I have been treated here by the fans, the club and the owners and nothing would give me greater pleasure than to finish my career as a Manchester City player.”

“I want to continue winning titles and trophies and continue to make history. I have enjoyed all of my time here and can’t wait for the next chapter. This is an incredible club to be part of with fans that support a team to the end whatever the circumstances.”

Yaya Toure has won a UEFA Champions League, two La Liga titles, a Barclays Premier League, an FA Cup and a Copa Del Rey (Spanish Cup).