Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Touré has made controversial remarks about his former manager Pep Guardiola, revealing the tension that reportedly existed between them during their time at Barcelona.

Speaking on the Zack en Roue Libre YouTube programme, Touré did not hide his disappointment with Guardiola, describing him as a "snake" and accusing him of treating him poorly.

According to the Ivorian, Guardiola contacted him at one point and urged him to return, insisting that his presence was important. However, Touré said his wife questioned why he would consider accepting the offer after the way he had allegedly been treated.

He recalled that his wife encouraged him to move to Manchester instead, arguing that Guardiola had shown him little respect.

Touré also claimed that he was largely overlooked by Guardiola throughout the season before impressing at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He suggested that his performances at the tournament played a role in his eventual move to Barcelona.

The former midfielder added that his wife had strongly negative feelings about Guardiola, whom she viewed as a dishonest and unkind person.

His comments have once again highlighted the reported strained relationship between the two football figures.

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