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Liverpool FC defender Kolo Toure has revealed that he intends to move into management after he has hung up his boots.

The 33-year-old centre-back intends to keep playing for the next “few years” and is currently considering a 12-month contract extension from the Reds.

However, Toure is already looking to the future and has embarked on securing his UEFA B coaching licence. The Ivorian is doing the course alongside Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard.

Toure says a lack of African managers in world football has fuelled his desire to move into the dugout once his playing days are over.

IN PICTURES: Kolo Toure's Liverpool career

“It is an ambition of mine to be a manager,” Toure told the ECHO.

“I am doing my UEFA B badge right now but it takes time. I am focused on my game because I want to stay playing football for a few years.

“As an African, we need to have more African coaches because we need to take that responsibility.

“When you play at this level for big clubs you need to show that. Where? Maybe here, maybe back in Africa but I need to do something in football because that is what I love.

“I’ve learned so much from all the managers I’ve worked with over the course of my career. They’ve all said they thought I’d be a manager one day.”