Manchester City Secure Semenyo In £64m Transfer Coup from Bournemouth

Manchester City has completed the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for £64 million, beating off competition from several top clubs. The 26-year-old forward has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with Pep Guardiola's side.

Semenyo, who scored 10 goals and provided three assists in the Premier League this season, joins City after a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Spurs on Wednesday. He underwent his medical on Thursday and is expected to be available for City's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle on Tuesday.

City director of football Hugo Viana praised Semenyo, saying, "He has huge quality. Two great feet, pace, power, a habit of influencing games and, importantly, real room for growth and development." Semenyo expressed his excitement, stating, "I am so proud to have joined Manchester City. I have watched City over the last decade under Pep Guardiola, and they have been the dominant team in the Premier League".

The deal includes a guaranteed fee of £62.5 million, plus performance-related bonuses worth £1.5 million and a 10% sell-on clause. Bournemouth will receive the payment over 24 months.