The striker who smashed Tottenham just a day ago... "A whopping 127.1 billion won." Official announcement to join Manchester City

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Manchester City, which is seeking to retake the English Premier League (EPL) throne, has recruited a Ghanaian national striker who has played an active role in AFC Bournemouth. Antoine Semeno (26), who was a hot potato in the transfer market, wore a Manchester City uniform.

Manchester City said on the club's official website on the 9th (Korea Standard Time), "I am happy to report that we have recruited Semeno from Bournemouth," adding, "The contract period is five and a half years." Semeno will play at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2031, officially announced.

He is a special striker who recorded an astronomical transfer fee. According to the BBC, Manchester City paid £65 million (about 127.1 billion won) to Bournemouth to recruit Semeno.

London-born Ghanaian international Semeno has recently emerged as one of the most threatening strikers in the Premier League. Starting his professional career at Bristol City, Semeno spent time on loan in Bath City, Newport County and Sunderland to improve his skills. After that, he moved to Bournemouth in January 2023 and entered the top division, and his skills were in full bloom under Andoni Iraola. He played 110 games for Bournemouth and grew into one of the top EPL wingers.

In particular, his performance in the 2025-2026 season was remarkable. Semeno showed off his peak sense of goal by scoring 10 EPL goals in the first half of this season alone.

In addition, Semeno made a strong impression by scoring a dramatic winning goal in the second half of the match against Tottenham Hotspur on the 8th, which led to a 3-2 victory, including a multi-goal match against Liverpool.

Semeno said through the club, "I'm really proud to join Manchester City," adding, "I've watched Manchester City dominate the league under Pep Guardiola over the past decade and make amazing performances in the UEFA Champions League (UCL)."

Semeno then said, "This is a place where the best players and facilities in the world, a great coach named Pep. Joining Manchester City is the perfect choice, he said. "Etihad Stadium is my new home. I want to prove my ability in front of the fans," he said.

Football director Hugo Viana said: "Semeno is a really interesting recruit. He made it clear from the beginning that he wanted to join Manchester City, adding, "Semeno uses both feet freely and combines speed and power. He evaluated that he has excellent ability to influence the game.

Director Viana also said, "He is humble, sincere and professional. There is plenty of room for further growth in the future," he said.

Semeno is expected to be used immediately as a sense of power. Manchester City said, "Semeno can play right away. He said he will be able to play from the first leg of the upcoming semi-final between Newcastle United and England's Carabao Cup (League Cup)."

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