home and be more competitive in Europe to become a
top team, says Yaya Toure.
Yaya Toure believes Manchester City require success in the
Champions League in order to be considered a "great club".
The Ivorian has won every domestic trophy with City but
European success still eludes the club.
Having never progressed beyond the last 16 of the Champions
League, Toure insists they must prove their quality on the
continent as well as at home in order to be considered among
the elite.
"We know that to be a big club we must continue winning
important trophies and making our imprint in Europe," Toure
said.
"If we do that, people will say Manchester City is one of the
great clubs.
"The target is to try and compete as much as possible in all
competitions.
"We know it's difficult because things can happen during the
season like injuries, but we know we have the team and we
have the squad. The mentality is positive."
Toure praised the work coach Manuel Pellegrini has done at
City and revealed that all the players are happy to work under
him, despite persistent reports that the Chilean could be axed to
make way for Pep Guardiola.
"He's done brilliantly well in his three seasons here. The club
and the fans are very satisfied with the way we play," Toure
added.
"We have progressed very well with him. He is a very clever
manager who always backs his players.
"He comes and chats with you and is very open with you. Not
just with me but with all the players. He gets the best out of the
players.
"We are all grateful and happy to work for him."
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