Manchester City Bournemouth have completed a deal for the winger antony semenyoThe club has confirmed.
The 26-year-old has moved to the Etihad Stadium for an initial fee of £62.5 million ($84m) with an additional £1.5m ($2m) due for potential add-ons.
After completing his medical on Thursday, he has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal till 2031.
Semenyo has been registered in time for the weekend and could make his City debut in the FA Cup third round clash against League One side Exeter City on Saturday.
He will also be eligible for this Carabao Cup Semi-final first leg against newcastle united Tuesday at St. James Park.
Football director Hugo Viana said ghana The international, who has taken the number 42 shirt previously worn by Yaya Toure, became City’s top priority in the transfer market after impressive displays at Bournemouth.
Viana said, “We are constantly keeping an eye on players from around the world. Antoine was the one we wanted the most.”
“He has shown that he can perform in Premier LeagueHe is polite, hard-working, professional and completely focused on becoming a better footballer, He is a role model for us,”
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Semenyo leaves Bournemouth after scoring 10 goals in 20 Premier League games this season and arrives hoping to help City win trophies in the second half of the campaign.
“I am very proud to join Manchester City,” Semenyo said. “I have watched City under Pep Guardiola over the last decade, and they have been the dominant team in the Premier League as well as achieving amazing things in the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.
“I have a lot of room for improvement, so being at this club at this stage of my career is the perfect fit for me. It’s really a privilege to be here.”
“My best football is still to come, I’m sure of that. City are in a great position, with four competitions still to go. I really think I can help them have a strong second half of the season.”
