Begiristain and Citys hierarchy knew Toures best days were behind him and planning was under way for life without him. Its not the glittering range of World Cup, European Championship and Premier League medals driving him on. d to a young Lionel Messi by PochettinoSpeaking about the young talent before the game, Pochettino claimed he shared similarities with Messi – no pressure then. Related Stories'HE THINKS HE'S KING'Yaya Toure agent slams Pep Guardiola AGAIN after . Association7Playmaker made his Arsenal debut in 2003 as a 16-year-oldInstead its the desperation to prove himself a man as a teenager in Arsenals Academy 13 years ago that is the surprise inspiration. The tone of the voice and the way its said is enough to make everything perfectly clear about whats required. Being without that camaraderie is the hardest part about finishing as a player – and for me it turned out pretty badly. I didnt mind playing on the wing today, Ill play anywhere the boss wants me to play, but today it wa. They trust him to bring back the glory days after three desperate years under Moyes and LVG. “The presence of Guardiola as a manager at City and the fact that it is a great club were very important factors in my final decision.