Former Manchester City midfielder, Yaya Toure, has expressed happiness after being appointed as the new coach of Under-16s at Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.

Toure said he was delighted with his new coaching job, adding that he is ready to get started.

Tottenham had earlier announced the appointment of Toure and others in a statement via its website.

Reacting, Toure, in a tweet via his Twitter handle on Friday, said, “I am delighted to be working at @SpursOfficial alongside brilliant coaches and young players.

“Everyone at the Academy and across the Club has made me feel very welcome.

“Thanks also to my friend and advisor @Leon_Mann for his support here. Let’s do this! COYS!!”