The Manchester City midfielder quit the national team in September but the new man in charge wants him to return to action
New Ivory Coast boss Marc Wilmots says his top priority is coaxing Yaya Toure out of international retirement.
Wilmots was confirmed as the Elephants' new coach on Tuesday, with the side still smarting from their group-stage exit at this year's Africa Cup of Nations.
Ivory Coast had travelled to Gabon as reigning champions, with Toure captaining the side to a penalty-shootout final win over Ghana in 2015.
"I know how important it is to have experienced players.