Man City seal £64m move for Antoine Semenyo, adding the striker to strengthen their attack mid-season.

City Spark: Semenyo’s Journey from the South Coast to the Etihad

The January transfer window has its first true “blockbuster.” Manchester City have officially confirmed the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in a deal worth £64 million.

The 26-year-old Ghana international has penned a five-and-a-half-year contract, keeping him in Manchester until the summer of 2031. For Pep Guardiola, the move represents more than just a mid-season depth addition; it is a strategic strike to reignite a title charge that has felt uncharacteristically sluggish in recent weeks.

A Fairytale Farewell

Semenyo arrives in Manchester in the form of his life. Just 48 hours before his medical, he signed off at the Vitality Stadium in the most dramatic fashion possible—scoring a stoppage-time winner against Tottenham on his 26th birthday.

With 10 goals and 3 assists in 20 Premier League appearances this season, he currently sits as one of the division’s top scorers, trailing only his new teammate Erling Haaland and Brentford’s Igor Thiago.

Why City, and Why Now?

City’s decision to meet the heavy price tag—structured as £62.5 million guaranteed plus add-ons—stems from a rare period of vulnerability at the Etihad.

• Injury Crisis: With Savinho and Oscar Bobb sidelined, and the squad looking over-reliant on Haaland, Semenyo’s versatility is a massive asset.

• Tactical Versatility: Capable of playing across the front three, Semenyo offers the “pace and power” that Guardiola specifically highlighted as a missing ingredient this term.

• The “Yaya” Connection: In a nod to club history, Semenyo will wear the No. 42 shirt, famously vacated by Manchester City legend Yaya Touré.

The Financial Breakdown

“I have watched City over the last decade under Pep Guardiola, and they have been the dominant team,” Semenyo said. “My best football is yet to come, and I really feel I can help them have a strong second half of the season.”

What’s Next for the Champions?

Semenyo has been registered in time for immediate action. He could make his debut as early as this weekend in the FA Cup third round against Exeter City, or more likely, in the high-stakes Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle.

With City currently six points behind league leaders Arsenal, the Ghanaian forward isn’t just joining a squad; he’s being asked to lead a comeback.