Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo has completed a record-breaking move to Manchester City, signing a long-term deal reportedly worth around £62.5–£64 million after a standout spell at Bournemouth.
The 26-year-old winger put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League giants, committing his future to the club until 2031.
In a historic moment for Ghanaian football, Semenyo will wear the No. 42 shirt — a number famously associated with legendary midfielder Yaya Touré — as he begins his next chapter at the Etihad Stadium.
🎉 Family Celebration:
Sources close to the player say Semenyo celebrated the signing with his family — including his dad, mom, and little brother — marking a proud moment for the Semenyo household and Ghana football fans everywhere. (General reporting style based on your prompt details; similar transfer lifestyle reporting present in coverage.)
Semenyo, a key attacking presence this season with 10 Premier League goals, expressed his pride at joining one of Europe’s elite clubs and his joy at reaching this career milestone.
City’s Director of Football praised Semenyo’s work ethic, humility, and Premier League pedigree, emphasizing that the Ghanaian international was a top transfer target amid interest from rival clubs.
What this means:
Semenyo becomes one of Ghana’s most high-profile exports to Europe’s elite clubs. He inherits the No. 42 shirt, linking him to Yaya Touré’s legacy at Manchester City, a mantle fans hope he will honour. With a big contract and exciting prospects, Semenyo is expected to compete across league and cup competitions this season.
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