Man City sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for £65m

Manchester City have announced the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a reported £65 million ($87 million).

City announced this in a statement on Friday.

The 26-year-old forward, who has scored 10 Premier League goals this season, signed a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Premier League side.

Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham were amongst the other clubs interested in the London-born Ghana international, who had a buyout clause that would reportedly expire on Saturday.

The club stated: “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.”

City added that Semenyo will be available to feature immediately for the club and is also eligible to play in next Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Newcastle.

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

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“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.”

City are hoping Semenyo can boost their challenge for silverware on four fronts in 2026.

Guardiola’s men trail Arsenal by six points at the top of the Premier League and have FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and Champions League fixtures in the coming weeks.

Semenyo’s transfer is the first major move by Premier League clubs in the January window.

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