Antoine Semenyo on Friday said he wants to “rewrite history again” at Manchester City after completing a reported £65 million move from Bournemouth.
The 26-year-old winger, who has scored 10 Premier League goals this season, signed a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Etihad club, becoming the first major signing of the January transfer window.
Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham had all been linked with the London-born Ghana international, whose buyout clause was set to expire on Saturday.
“I have watched City over the last decade under Pep Guardiola, and they have been the dominant team in the Premier League,” Semenyo said. “It’s a club with world-class players, facilities and one of the greatest managers ever.”
Semenyo said he was motivated by the chance to be part of City’s rebuild following a trophyless campaign last season and the departure of several senior players.
“I want to be part of that, and I want to rewrite history again,” he added.
His final appearance for Bournemouth came on Wednesday, when he scored a stoppage-time winner in a 3–2 victory over Tottenham.
City, who lost the league title to Liverpool last season, are chasing honours on four fronts in 2026 and currently trail leaders Arsenal by six points.
Pep Guardiola confirmed Semenyo will be included in City’s squad for Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Exeter.
“He was playing extraordinarily at Bournemouth and can play on both sides,” Guardiola said. “He’s at the perfect age, with his best years still ahead of him.”
City are also expected to strengthen defensively, with Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi reportedly a key target.
