Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Manchester City Signs Semenyo for $87M
Manchester City, a big soccer team, has signed a new player named Antoine Semenyo.
He is a forward from Ghana who has been playing for Bournemouth.
The team paid a lot of money, about $87 million, for him.
He is 26 years old and has scored 10 goals this season.
Manchester City wants him to help them win the Premier League and the Champions League.
He is excited to join the team and thinks he can improve a lot there.
He can play on either side of the field and is known for being hard to defend against.
Manchester City's manager and director of football are happy with this new signing.
He will wear the number 42 shirt, which was previously worn by a club legend.
Manchester City signed Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a reported $87 million (£64 million).
Semenyo has scored 10 goals this season and is considered one of the best attackers in the Premier League.
He will join on a five-and-a-half-year contract until 2031 and has taken the iconic No.42 shirt.
Manchester City's director of football praised Semenyo's qualities, highlighting his humility and professionalism.
Semenyo expressed excitement about joining Manchester City and believes he can help the team in multiple competitions.
- Who
- Antoine Semenyo, a 26-year-old Ghanaian forward
- What
- Signed by Manchester City from Bournemouth
- When
- On Friday, January 9
- Where
- Manchester, England
- Why
- To strengthen attacking options for multiple competitions
- Player
- Antoine Semenyo
- Club
- Manchester City
- Previous Club
- Bournemouth
- Transfer Fee
- USD 87 million (£64 million)
- Contract Length
- 5 1/2 years (until 2031)
- Goals This Season
- 10
- Age
- 26
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Shirt Number
- 42
