On Thursday, it was reported that the biggest signing match in the Premier League was over. Antoine Semenyo had boarded the plane to Manchester, now a medical check and signing remained. It wasn’t Liverpool, nor Manchester United or Tottenham. The Ghanaian international, who ended his Bournemouth stint as a match-winner against Tottenham on Wednesday, had opted for Pep Guardiola and Haaland.
On Friday, the confirmation came of what Sky Sports reports is a £62 million transfer. There is little doubt Semenyo is happy with the choice.
READ: Premier League giant ready with €150 million bid for World Cup winner Julián Álvarez
“I’m so proud to have joined Manchester City. I have followed City through the last decade under Pep Guardiola, and they have been the dominant team in the Premier League, achieving fantastic results in the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup. They have set the very highest standards, and it is a club with world-class players, world-class facilities and one of the greatest coaches ever in Pep,” the new City player told the club’s website.
“I have a lot of development potential, so being at this club at this point in my career is perfect for me. It’s a great privilege to be here,” says City’s No. 42.
The winger comes to City as one of the league’s hottest. Last season ended with 11 PL goals, already after twenty games this season, the 25-year-old stands with 10. This before he pulls on the shirt of the club with world-class players.
Read on F7: Now it’s working out for Oscar Bobb
Congratulations!
