Antoine Semenyo News: Transfers to Manchester City

Semenyo was transferred from AFC Bournemouth to Manchester City and signed a contract until 2031, his new club announced. "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. 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," Director of Football Hugo Viana said.

Semenyo began his professional career at Bristol City after loan spells at Bath City, Newport County and Sunderland before joining Bournemouth in January 2023. He established himself as a key attacking player at Bournemouth, making 110 appearances and scoring 13 goals in all competitions in 2024/25 after eight goals and three assists in his first full Premier League season. During the 2025/26 campaign, he recorded 10 Premier League goals, including a brace at Liverpool and a last-minute winner against Tottenham in his final match for Bournemouth. He has earned 32 caps for Ghana, featured at the 2022 World Cup, and is available immediately for Manchester City, including the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final.