Manchester City paid £62.5 million to sign Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, making him one of the most expensive players in the south coast team’s history. The 26-year-old has agreed to a long-term deal at the Etihad Stadium following weeks of rumours about his future. Semenyo leaves Bournemouth after an incredible season in which he emerged as one of the Premier League’s most dangerous wide attackers. Since joining the Cherries in 2023, he has proven a constant threat due to his strength, speed, and direct style. This season alone, he has made 20 league appearances, tallying 10 goals and providing three assists. He often leads Bournemouth’s attacking threat in close games. Since many of his goals came at crucial moments, his overall return to the team is noteworthy both in terms of quantity and impact. Semenyo’s arrival gives Pep Guardiola’s already gifted attacking group a new profile. Although City is renowned for their deft passing and positional play, they have occasionally lacked direct runners who can quickly attack space and stretch defences. Semenyo provides precisely that. He could work well with players like Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, and Jérémy Doku since he is at ease receiving the ball in wide areas, taking on full backs, and driving into the box. The move is a big step up for Semenyo, who has steadily built his reputation and advanced through the lower leagues. From being a raw talent at Bristol City to becoming the best attacker at Bournemouth, his development has been consistent and well-deserved. He can now make an impression on one of the top teams in Europe, where there is intense competition for spots and high standards. Semenyo referred to the move as a “dream opportunity” after the deal was confirmed and said he was ready to challenge himself at the highest level. Meanwhile, Bournemouth thanked him for his contribution, wished him well, and acknowledged the influence he had while on the south coast.Regardless of whether Semenyo ends up as a regular starter or an impact player off the bench, his signing gives City another attacking option and depth for the second half of the season. Major honours are still up for grabs, so Guardiola will be hoping his new player can provide an immediate impact. For Semenyo, the challenge is clear. He is no longer the main man. He is now part of a machine built to win.