Manchester City have signed Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in a deal worth at least £62.5 million (€72 million).

The 26-year-old has signed a contract with City until June 2031 and will wear the number 42 shirt at the Etihad Stadium.

Semenyo’s transfer represents the biggest sale in Bournemouth’s history. The Cherries will receive an initial £62.5 million, with the fee structured over 24 months. The deal could rise by an additional £1.5 million in performance-related bonuses, while Bournemouth will also receive 10% of any profit from a future sale, bringing the total close to his £65 million release-clause value.

“I am so proud to have joined Manchester City,” Semenyo said in a statement on the club’s website.
“I have watched City over the last decade under Pep Guardiola, and they have been the dominant team in the Premier League, achieving amazing things in the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup. They have set the highest standards, and it’s a club with world-class players, world-class facilities, and one of the greatest managers ever in Pep.

“I have so much scope for improvement, so to be at this club at this stage of my career is perfect for me. It’s a real privilege to be here. My best football is yet to come, and I feel I can help City have a strong second half of the season. The Etihad is my new home. I can’t wait to play in front of the fans and show what I can do.”

City’s Director of Football, Hugo Viana, added:
“Antoine is a really exciting signing for the football club. He made it clear immediately that City was the team he wanted to join. His enthusiasm has been obvious throughout the process. He has huge quality — two great feet, pace, power, a habit of influencing games, and, importantly, real room for growth. I am excited to see the player Antoine can become in the weeks, months and years ahead.”

Semenyo joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in January 2023 and has steadily established himself as one of the Premier League’s top forwards. He scored a career-best 11 league goals last season, attracting interest from Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham.

Earlier this summer, Semenyo signed a new contract with Bournemouth to ensure he remained for the start of the 2025/26 season. He has already scored 10 goals in 21 games this term, including a stoppage-time winner in Bournemouth’s 3–2 victory over Tottenham on Wednesday.

London-born Semenyo has also made 32 appearances for Ghana, scoring three goals.