Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has completed a high-profile move to Premier League champions Manchester City in a deal valued at £64 million.
The 25-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract after successfully passing his medical on Thursday, bringing his Bournemouth spell to an end.
City will pay an initial £62.5 million, with a further £1.5 million in add-ons, while the Cherries have also secured a 10 per cent sell-on clause on any future profit.
Semenyo makes history as the first Ghanaian to join the blue side of Manchester. He arrives at the Etihad in impressive form, having scored 10 goals and registered three assists this season.
“I am so proud to have joined Manchester City,” said Semenyo.
“I have watched City over the last decade under Pep Guardiola, and they have been the dominant team in the Premier League as well as achieving amazing things in the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.
“The Etihad is my new home. I can’t wait to play in front of the fans here and I hope to show everyone what I can do,” he added.
Semenyo had attracted strong interest from Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur before opting for a switch to City.
He is available for immediate selection and is eligible to feature in next Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg clash against Newcastle United.
