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Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo has officially joined Manchester City from AFC Bournemouth for a fee of £65 million. The transfer follows an impressive season where Semenyo scored 10 goals and provided 13 assists in 110 appearances for Bournemouth since his arrival in January 2023. His move to City was confirmed after he underwent a medical examination on January 8, 2026.
Semenyo's last match for Bournemouth was a thrilling 3-2 victory against Tottenham Hotspur on January 7, 2025, where he scored the decisive goal, celebrating his birthday in style. Bournemouth had taken an early lead with goals from Evanilson and Junior Kroupi, but Spurs equalized through João Palhinha's stunning bicycle kick. Semenyo's late strike secured the win, marking a memorable farewell for the forward.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola praised Semenyo's contributions, describing him as a 'top player' and expressing gratitude for his character and skills during his time at the club. Iraola noted the warm reception Semenyo received from fans after the match, highlighting the impact he had made at Bournemouth before his transition to Manchester City, where he aims to enhance the team's attacking prowess under manager Pep Guardiola.
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