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Manchester City Signs Antoine Semenyo From Bournemouth in £65 Million Deal

The move bolsters City's forward line, with centre-back reinforcements still a priority because of injuries.

Overview

  • The 26-year-old Ghana international joins on a five-and-a-half-year contract running to June 2031 after a transfer reported at about £65 million (€74–75 million/$87 million).
  • Semenyo arrives in peak form with 10 Premier League goals this season, including a 95th-minute winner in his final Bournemouth game on his 26th birthday.
  • He is City's first January addition as they pursue trophies on four fronts and sit six points behind Arsenal in the league.
  • City remain in the market for a centre-back due to long-term injuries to John Stones, Rúben Dias and Josko Gvardiol, and have recalled defender Max Alleyne from loan.
  • Pep Guardiola said Semenyo will be named in the squad for Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Exeter, making a debut possible.