Manchester City has reinforced its squad by signing winger Antoine Semenyo. Pep Guardiola, the team's manager, announced the deal, noting that the club had been monitoring the player for a long time. "We have been tracking him for a long time. Given our current situation with wingers, we have three main players: Oscar (Bob), Savinho, and Jeremy (Doku). Therefore, we needed to strengthen the team for the coming years, and that's why the club signed him at an ideal age," Guardiola said. He praised the new player's qualities: "He has two great feet, speed, and power, and he has the ability to influence the game. More importantly, he has a huge area for development and growth." Hugo Viana, City's director of football, also commented on the transfer: "Antoine is a fantastic addition to the club. He made it clear to us from the beginning his desire to join City. His enthusiasm for this club was evident throughout the negotiations." Semenyo joins City's formidable attack, which already includes the league's top scorer, Erling Haaland (20 goals), Phil Foden, Ryan Cherki, and Doku. The 26-year-old Ghanaian international is in excellent form this season after joining Bournemouth in 2023, where he scored 21 goals for Bristol City in the Championship. This Premier League season, he started with a brace against reigning champions Liverpool and maintained his momentum throughout the campaign. His last goal for Bournemouth was the winner in stoppage time during a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Semenyo himself shared his thoughts: "I have been watching City for the past decade under Pep Guardiola. The team has dominated the Premier League and also achieved incredible feats in the Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup. The club sets the highest standards, it has world-class players, world-class facilities, and one of the greatest coaches of all time, Pep. I have a wide scope for development, so being at this club at this stage of my career is perfect for me."
