Antoine Semenyo signed by Manchester City in £64 million deal

Antoine Semenyo has been signed by Manchester City in a long-term contract from Bournemouth. The Ghana international player has signed a deal at the Etihad Stadium through to the summer of 2031. The transfer package involved is said to come in at £62.5 million ($84m), with it possible that said fee could rise by a further £1.5m if certain targets are met which makes it a £64 million. Antoine Semenyo has joined Manchester side on a five and half year contract, which takes Manchester City’s spend on transfer in the last 12 months to £425.9m on 14 players.

Semenyo left Bristol City for Bournemouth in January 2023 and his career path has changed completely. His value soared last season on the back of registering 13 goals across all competitions.

Semenyo has already reached double figures this term and is being billed by Manchsster City as one of the Premier League’s most feared forwards. The Ghana international player will come straight into contention for Manchester City and could make his debut in a Carabao Cup semi-final first leg clash against Newcastle.

Antonie Semenyo expressed his joy after joining his new team “I’m so proud to have joined Manchester City. I have watched City over the last decade under Pep Guardiola, and they have been the dominant team in the Premier League as well as achieving amazing things in the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup. They have set the highest of standards and it’s a club with world-class players, world-class facilities and one of the greatest managers ever in Pep.” He said.

Semenyo represents Ghana and has played 32 matches for them. He is also scheduled to play for Ghana against England in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. Prior to that, he has major silverware across four competitions to chase down at club level. Manchester City are still in the hunt for Premier League, Champions League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup so there is plenty of time for the 26 year old to make his mark.