Manchester City’s Director of Football, Hugo Viana, has confirmed that Antoine Semenyo was the club’s top target in the ongoing winter transfer window.
The Ghanaian forward has joined City from AFC Bournemouth on a five-and-a-half-year deal, reportedly worth £64 million.
“Antoine is a really exciting signing for the football club,” Viana said. “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.
“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,” he added.
Semenyo has emerged as one of Bournemouth’s standout performers this season, scoring 10 goals and providing three assists in the Premier League.
During his time at the South Coast Club, the 25-year-old made 110 appearances, netting 32 goals and supplying 13 assists across all competitions.
