Manchester City Director of Football Hugo Viana has said Antoine Semenyo was the transfer target the club ‘most wanted’ after completing a deal to sign the winger.
City have announced the £62.5m signing of Semenyo from Bournemouth on a long-term deal. That fee could rise to £64m with potential add-ons.
The 26-year-old has scored 21 goals in the Premier League over the last 18 months and adds to Pep Guardiola’s options in the frontline. The London-born Ghana international will wear the number 42 shirt at City.
Discussing the deal, Viana said Semenyo is the player the Citizens wanted most this month and has backed the ‘humble and hard-working’ winger to reach new levels at the Etihad.
“Antoine is a really exciting signing for the football club,” Viana said to the club’s official website.
“He made it clear to us immediately that it was City he wanted to join. His enthusiasm for this football club has been clear throughout the process.
“He has huge quality. Two great feet, pace, power, a habit of influencing games and, importantly, real room for growth and development. I am excited to see the player Antoine can become in the weeks, months and years ahead.
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 9, 2026
“We are constantly watching players all over the world. Antoine was the one we most wanted. He has shown he can perform in the Premier League. He is humble, hard-working, professional and totally focused on being a better footballer, he is ideal for us.”
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