“I dreamt of this as a kid” — Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo reacts after Bournemouth move

 
 
 
New AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo says his move from Bristol City to the Cherries is a dream come true as he prepares to make his debut in the English Premier League. 

The 22-year-old Ghana striker was officially unveiled by Bournemouth on Friday after inking a four-and-a-half-year deal following a successful medical.

Semenyo, who featured in six seasons for Bristol City, asserted that it has always been his dream to play in the English top flight.

“I dreamt of this as a kid and now it is a reality, so it’s time to get to work,” he told AFC Bournemouth media.

Having spent most of his time in the lower-tier of English football, Semenyo admitted the physicality of the Championship has prepared his for the Premier League.

“I’ve never been at an Academy side before joining Bristol, so I had to learn a lot, learn on the go and it was so beneficial for me and even till now I am so thankful. Can’t wait to get started here and show what I can do,” he said.

“It’s very hard in the Championship, the games are relentless, Saturday, Tuesday, having to adapt, recover and get the body ready, I have done that well enough to get this move over the line,” he added.

Semenyo scored 21 goals and provided 22 assists in 125 games for Bristol City.