The in-form wing-forward has completed his transfer switch to the English superpowers from their top-flight rivals in this current winter transfer window
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has joined Premier League heavyweights Manchester City from Bournemouth on a five-and-a-half-year deal, the club have confirmed.
The 26-year-old free-scoring frontman joins the Cityzens after passing his mandatory medical examinations on Thursday, bringing a long transfer saga to a close in this January transfer window.
''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,'' a portion of an official confirmation over the former Bristol City man reads.
The most-ever expensive Ghanaian striker has stated to his club's official website: '' l 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.
“I have so much scope for improvement, so to be at this club, at this stage of my career, is perfect for me. It’s a real privilege to be here. 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.”
Sporting director Hugo Viana added: ''Antoine is a really exciting signing for the football club,” Viana said. “He made it clear to us immediately that it was City he wanted to join. His enthusiasm for this football club has been clear throughout the process.
''He has huge quality. Two great feet, pace, power, a habit of influencing games and, importantly, real room for growth and development. I am excited to see the player Antoine can become in the weeks, months and years ahead. We are constantly watching players all over the world. Antoine was the one we most wanted. He has shown he can perform in the Premier League. He is humble, hard-working, professional and totally focused on being a better footballer. He is ideal for us.”
Before sealing his transfer move to the Etihad Stadium, he took in 21 appearances by netting 10 and setting up 3 across all competitions for the Cherries in this current 2025/26 campaign.
He currently boasts of 31 caps with the Ghana Senior Men's National Team on the international stage with 3 goals to his name.
