Antoine Semenyo has spoken glowingly about his early days at Manchester City, expressing satisfaction with how quickly he has settled following his move from Bournemouth and the growing confidence he feels in Pep Guardiola’s squad.
The Ghanaian forward has enjoyed an almost flawless start to life at the Etihad, scoring in back-to-back appearances across competitions to announce his arrival in emphatic fashion.
Semenyo’s latest goal came on Tuesday, January 14, 2026, when he struck the winner in City’s 2–0 EFL Cup semi-final first-leg victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park, securing a crucial away advantage for the defending champions. Just days earlier, he had marked his competitive debut with a goal and an assist in the FA Cup rout of Exeter City.
That flying start has placed Semenyo in elite company, as he became the first Manchester City player to score in each of his first two appearances since Emmanuel Adebayor in August 2009.
Reflecting on his impressive introduction in a post-match interview, Semenyo pointed to confidence and enjoyment as the key ingredients behind his performances.
“I’m just taking the confidence I had from Bournemouth and, like I said, playing with a smile on my face. I’m enjoying every moment,” he said.
Beyond his goals, Semenyo’s relentless work rate, intelligent movement and direct attacking style have quickly won over City supporters, with social media awash with praise after the final whistle.
The 26-year-old also highlighted the positive atmosphere at the club and the support he has received from his teammates since arriving in Manchester.
“The whole environment here is perfect. Everyone has helped with my confidence and made me feel welcome,” he added.
With momentum firmly on his side, Semenyo now turns his focus to City’s next assignment — a high-profile trip to Old Trafford on January 17 — where he will be eager to continue his remarkable start against Manchester United.
