Manchester City have finalised the high-profile signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, with the Premier League champions set to make the deal official on Friday.
Details of the Semenyo Transfer
The Press Association understands that the formalities, including a medical, were completed on Thursday, 8 January 2026. The 26-year-old Ghana international winger has committed his future to the Etihad Stadium by putting pen to paper on a substantial five-and-a-half year contract.
The two clubs agreed on an initial fee of £62.5 million to secure the services of the London-born forward. Semenyo leaves the Vitality Stadium after a three-year spell, with his final act for the Cherries being a dramatic stoppage-time winner in their 3-2 victory over Tottenham just on Wednesday.
Immediate Boost for City's Title Challenge
This major January acquisition arrives at a critical juncture for Pep Guardiola's side. City have shown recent signs of stuttering in the title race, recording three successive draws at the start of the new year.
Semenyo's arrival is seen as a direct injection of quality and firepower to revitalise the attack. His form this season has been impressive, contributing 10 goals and three assists in the Premier League for Bournemouth, making him one of the division's most productive wide players.
Squad Depth and Career Path
The signing also provides crucial squad depth at a time when City are managing a shortage of numbers due to a combination of injuries and international call-ups. Semenyo had attracted interest from several top-flight clubs, but City moved decisively to secure his signature as the winter window opened.
The player began his professional career as a teenager with Bristol City and gained valuable experience during loan spells at Newport County and Sunderland before his successful stint on the south coast with Bournemouth. His journey now leads him to the reigning champions, where he will aim to make an immediate impact.
