Manchester City announce striker Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth | OneFootball

The Manchester City announced this Friday the signing of Antoine Semenyo, 26, from AFC Bournemouth. The forward signed a five-and-a-half-year contract, valid until 2031, and is already available to debut for the club, including in the English League Cup semi-final against Newcastle.

Semenyo, born in London and of Ghanaian descent, began his career at Bristol City and went on loans to Bath City, Newport County, and Sunderland before making his mark in the Championship. In January 2023, he was signed by Bournemouth, where he played 110 matches and established himself as one of the most promising forwards in the Premier League.

In the last season, the player scored 11 goals in the league and 13 in total, and he has already found the net ten times in the current edition, including decisive performances against Liverpool and Tottenham. His speed, power, and versatility made him a key player for the Cherries and caught the attention of City.

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National Team Player

Called up by the Ghana national team, Semenyo has 32 caps and was present at the 2022 World Cup. He arrives at the Etihad Stadium with high-level experience and ready to contribute in all the competitions Pep Guardiola's team competes in.

Football director Hugo Viana highlighted the forward's technical quality and growth potential, emphasizing his humility and professionalism. City sees Semenyo as an ideal reinforcement to maintain the high competitive standard and enhance the team's offensive power.

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