Yaya Toure ended all speculation about his Manchester City future by signing a new four-year contract with the reigning English Premier League champions.

The City midfielder wanted his future sorted out as soon as possible and had reportedly become disillusioned with the lack of progress, leading to his agent suggesting his client could leave the Etihad in the summer.

That led to the likes of Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain reportedly showing an interest, with reports even suggesting Toure had agreed a move to the latter for next season.

However, all issues seem to have been sorted now, and Toure wants to continue making "history" with the Manchester club.

"This is where I want to be," Toure told the club's official website. "When I first arrived at City every time I went to sleep I would dream about us winning something, now it is about us being the best team in whatever competition we take part in.

"I will never forget how I have been treated here by the fans, the club and the owners and nothing would give me greater pleasure than to finish my career as a Manchester City player.

"I want to continue winning titles and trophies and continue to make history. I have enjoyed all of my time here and can't wait for the next chapter.

"This is an incredible club to be part of with fans that support a team to the end whatever the circumstances."

City have as good as lost their Premier League crown to Manchester United, who hold a 15-point lead at the top with just eight games remaining. Toure, though, believes City are still capable of winning the F.A. Cup - they meet Chelsea in the semifinals - before building on the success for next season.

"Of course now it looks likely that we will not successfully defend the Premier League title and that is sad for all of us but we can still finish second and win the F.A. Cup for a second time in three years and that is still an achievement for a club that won nothing for a long time," he added.

"We must try to finish on a high note and then start preparing to win more next season! Football is always a challenge and always a puzzle to solve and that is why we all love the game.

"You have to use your skill, intelligence and strength to constantly improve and that is what we at City intend to do."