Ghanaian Forward Joins Pep Guardiola’s Side Until 2031 in Major January Transfer Boost.

Antoine Semenyo Manchester City

Manchester City have officially announced the completion of a major January transfer with the signing of Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth. The 26-year-old has penned a five-and-a-half-year contract, tying him to the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2031.

In their official statement, City described Semenyo’s meteoric rise in the Premier League: “Manchester City are delighted to confirm the signing of Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth. The 26-year-old has penned a five-and-a-half-year deal, which will see him stay at the Etihad Stadium through to 2031. Semenyo has enjoyed a meteoric rise to become one of the Premier League’s most feared forwards.”

Since joining Bournemouth midway through the 2022/23 season, Semenyo made 110 appearances for the Cherries, establishing himself as a dynamic and powerful attacking threat, primarily operating on the left flank.

Born in London to Ghanaian parents, Semenyo began his professional journey at Bristol City before gaining valuable experience on loan at Bath City, Newport County, and Sunderland. His breakthrough at Bournemouth earned him widespread acclaim and a call-up to the Black Stars.

Reacting to the move, Semenyo shared his excitement: “I am 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 added: “My best football is yet to come, I am sure of that. And City are in a great position – still involved in four competitions. I really feel I can help them have a strong second half of the season. The Etihad is my new home. I can’t wait to play in front of the fans here, and I hope to show everyone what I can do.”

City’s Director of Football, Hugo Viana, hailed the acquisition: “Antoine is a really exciting signing for the football club. He made it clear to us immediately that it was City he wanted to join. He has huge quality. Two great feet, pace, power, a habit of influencing games, and, importantly, real room for growth and development.”

Semenyo will be available for immediate selection and could make his debut as early as next Tuesday in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle United. This signing strengthens City’s attacking options as they push for success across multiple fronts in the second half of the 2025/26 season.

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