“My best is yet to come” – Manchester City new boy Antoine Semenyo

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has indicated that he is yet to reach his peak despite securing a high profile move to Premier League side Manchester City on Friday.

The Black Stars forward penned down a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Citizens, joining from Premier League club, AFC Bournemouth. His deal will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031.

Semenyo is confident of helping his new club make great strides in the second half of the season as City are involved in four competitions.

“My best football is yet to come, I am sure of that. And City are in a great position – still involved in four competitions. I really feel I can help them 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 here and I hope to show everyone what I can do.” He told the club’s website.

Semenyo has been in top-scoring form over the past two seasons, becoming one of the most sought-after players in the Premier League. His meteoric rise has earned him a move to Premier League giants Manchester City, where he is expected to provide depth and flexibility up front for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Several Premier League clubs expressed interest in signing Semenyo, but the lanky forward chose to work under manager Pep Guardiola as he looks to win several honours.

Born in London to Ghanaian parents, Semenyo began his professional career at Bristol City before enjoying loan spells at Bath City, Newport County, and Sunderland.

His impressive output at Ashton Gate caught the attention of Bournemouth, who signed him midway through the 2022/23 season.

Semenyo has been one of Bournemouth’s most consistent performers this season, scoring 10 goals and providing three assists in the Premier League.

The 25-year-old Ghanaian forward made 110 appearances for the Cherries, scoring 32 goals and registering 13 assists across all competitions.