Tottenham have announced the departure of Yaya Toure from their academy coaching staff.

Toure is now to join Standard Liege as senior assistant coach.

Toure, 40, wrote on Twitter: "I am delighted to share that I will be taking on the role of assistant coach at Standard de Liege. It's an honour to join the club and I am looking forward to working with head coach Carl Hoefkens.

"I would like to thank everyone at the Tottenham Hotspur Academy for their support in the 18 months I spent with the club. A special mention to Dean Rastrick, Chris Powell and all the young players. Thank you."