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Yaya Touré Named Head Coach of Slovan Bratislava

His first senior managerial job puts him in charge of the Slovak champions with Champions League qualifying as his immediate test.

Overview

  • Slovan Bratislava announced the appointment on Saturday, June 13, 2026, confirming Touré will take over the first‑team job after Vladimir Weiss left to manage the Slovak national team.
  • Most outlets and the club say Touré signed a three‑year contract but one report gave a two‑year length, leaving a small factual discrepancy that has not been resolved in coverage.
  • Touré is taking his first senior head‑coach role after building experience in assistant and academy posts at clubs including Standard Liège and Tottenham and with Roberto Mancini’s Saudi Arabia staff.
  • He has publicly promised an attacking, dominant style and said he will begin work immediately to prepare Slovan to defend their domestic title and compete in the 2026/27 Champions League qualifying rounds.
  • Slovan are Slovakia’s most decorated club and recent domestic success raises expectations for European progress, while a pre‑existing commercial tie to crypto exchange Millionero has been reported as unrelated to the hiring.