Ghana’s Antoine Semenyo proud to join Premier League powerhouse Manchester City

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has shared his excitement after securing a high-profile move to Manchester City in the ongoing transfer window.

The Black Stars forward joins the Citizens on a five-and-a-half-year deal from fellow Premier League club, AFC Bournemouth, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031.

Semenyo has enjoyed a meteoric rise to become one of the Premier League’s most feared forwards, earning him a significant move to the Premier League powerhouse for a reported £65 million transfer fee. He is expected to provide depth and flexibility across City’s attacking positions.

Despite interest from several leading European clubs, Semenyo chose Manchester City as he looks to compete for major honours under manager Pep Guardiola.

“I am so proud to have joined Manchester City,” said Semenyo.

“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”

Born in London to Ghanaian parents, Semenyo started his professional career at Bristol City before loan spells at Bath City, Newport County and Sunderland, further honing his craft.

After impressing at Ashton Gate, Bournemouth spotted his potential and captured his signature midway through the 2022/23 season from where his career has gone from strength to strength ever since.

Semenyo established himself as one Bournemouth’s most consistent performers this season, racking up 10 goals and providing three assists in the Premier League, further underlining his growing influence in England’s top flight.

Throughout his spell at the Bournemouth, the 25-year-old Ghanaian forward made 110 appearances for the Cherries, scoring 32 goals and registering 13 assists across all competitions.