WIGAN ATHLETIC set to stun football with shock move to make Kolo Toure their new boss
Owner Talal Al Hammad flew to London to finalize the appointment of the Ivory Coast international who is currently coaching at Leicester city.
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kolo is keen to be a boss in his own right and would be an eye-catching finish for Latics who let Leam Richardson go.
the old Manchester City and the Liverpool defender cut his teeth with Brendan Rodgers but is expected to branch out on his own.
It will be a massive blow for Wigan and also historic as Kolo, 41, would be the first African international to manage in senior English football.
Kolo can work with existing staff but will likely want a sidekick to accompany him.
His brother Yaya, had been linked with the job but decided he wanted to stay on as manager of Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
The all-time Ivorian great was officially signed by Spurs in August.
Touré joined as head coach of Tottenham at under-16 level.
He followed a part-time role for the previous eight months at Spurs while working towards his UEFA A licence.
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Kolo enjoyed a top career playing for Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool.
He won the Premier League twice before ending his playing career with Celtic.
