Olympiacos Terminate Yaya Toure

By Max Wise

Former Manchester City midfielder, Yaya Toure, has had his contract ripped up by Olympiacos after just three months at the club.

The 35-year-old former Ivorian international returned for a second spell at the Greek giants in September after spending the 2005/2006 season at the Georgios Karaiskakis stadium.

Toure made just five appearances in all competitions for Olympiacos, prompting him and the club to end their relationship early.

"Olympiacos and Yaya Toure would like to announce to the fans that they have mutually agreed to end their cooperation," a club statement confirmed.

"Yaya is and remains an important member of the Olympiacos family, who has marked a central part of the history of the club."

"Olympiacos would like to thank him for everything he has offered to the club."

"Yaya will remain deeply devoted to the club and wishes Olympiacos lots of success. Yaya is leaving as a friend and the doors at Olympiacos will always be open for him."

"Our paths will surely cross again."