Manchester Metropolis has confirmed the signing of Antoine Semenyo on a five-and-a-half-year deal and he’ll put on the jersey quantity 42, Softfootball understands.
Apparently, Pep Guardiola not too long ago stated Metropolis received’t make any large January spending however after two consecutive attracts within the premier league, the Cityzens have now splashed a whopping £65 million for the Ghanaian to hitch from Bournemouth.
Semenyo, who had his medicals on Thursday scored the winner for The Cherries as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 on the Vitality stadium in his closing match for the membership earlier than shifting to the Etihad to hitch his new teammates.
Chatting with the membership after signing his contract in an interview shared through Manchester Metropolis’s official X deal with. He stated:
I’m so proud to have joined Manchester Metropolis. I’ve watched Metropolis during the last decade beneath Pep Guardiola, they usually have been the dominant workforce within the Premier League in addition to reaching superb issues within the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup. They’ve set the very best of requirements and it’s a membership with world-class gamers, world-class services and one of many best managers ever in Pep. I’ve a lot scope for enchancment, so to be at this membership, at this stage of my profession, is ideal for me. It’s an actual privilege to be right here. My greatest soccer is but to come back, I’m certain of that. And Metropolis are in an ideal place – nonetheless concerned in 4 competitions. I actually really feel I may help them have a powerful second half of the season. The Etihad is my new house. I can’t wait to play in entrance of the followers right here and I hope to point out everybody what I can do.
Semenyo began his skilled profession at Bristol Metropolis but in addition had mortgage spells at Tub Metropolis, Newport County and Sunderland. He joined Bournemouth within the 2022/23 season and shortly emerged as one of many Premier League’s most fun and sought-after attacking wingers. He made 110 appearances for Bournemouth earlier than shifting to Manchester Metropolis.
Manchester Metropolis shared a video through their official X deal with that captures each second of Semenyo’s signing. Watch beneath.
Time to shine in blue 💫🩵 pic.twitter.com/fvVGVmONbt
— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) January 9, 2026
On the worldwide seen Semenyo represents Ghana regardless of been born in London and eligible to play for the Three Lions of England. He has 32 worldwide caps for his nation and featured on the 2022 World Cup finals with Ghana.
