have signed from for £62.5m and stated he had joined the right membership to enhance.
The winger has agreed a five-and-a-half 12 months deal on the and turns into ’s first January purchase.
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Metropolis landed Semenyo regardless of curiosity from rival golf equipment, together with , and Manchester United, whereas he had been a summer time goal for Tottenham however advised the previous champions he wished to hitch them.
His arrival offers Guardiola reinforcements on the wings after Savinho was dominated out for 2 months and he can be eligible to make his debut in opposition to Exeter within the on Saturday.
Semenyo, who’s the third highest scorer within the Premier League with 10 objectives, had a £65m launch clause which was legitimate in the beginning of January however Metropolis as an alternative struck a separate take care of Bournemouth, which may rise by £1.5m in add-ons and which is able to give the Cherries 10 % of the earnings of any future sale.
Semenyo stated: “I’m so proud to have joined Manchester Metropolis. I’ve watched Metropolis during the last decade beneath Pep Guardiola, and so they have been the dominant crew within the Premier League in addition to attaining wonderful issues within the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.
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“They’ve set the very best of requirements and it’s a membership with world-class gamers, world-class services and one of many best managers ever in Pep.
“I’ve a lot scope for enchancment, so to be at this membership, at this stage of my profession, is ideal for me. It’s an actual privilege to be right here.
“My greatest soccer is but to return, I’m certain of that. And Metropolis are in an amazing place – nonetheless concerned in 4 competitions. I actually really feel I may help them have a powerful second half of the season.
“The Etihad is my new dwelling. I can’t wait to play in entrance of the followers right here and I hope to indicate everybody what I can do.”
Antoine Semenyo signed off for Bournemouth with a surprising winner of their win over Tottenham on Wednesday (PA Wire)
The Cherries will earn 10 % of the earnings of any future sale (PA Wire)
Director of Soccer Hugo Viana added: “Antoine is a very thrilling signing for the soccer membership. He made it clear to us instantly that it was Metropolis he wished to hitch. His enthusiasm for this soccer membership has been clear all through this course of.
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“He has big high quality. Two nice ft, tempo, energy, a behavior of influencing video games and, importantly, actual room for progress and growth. I’m excited to see the participant Antoine can turn into within the weeks, months and years forward.
“We’re consistently watching gamers all around the world. Antoine was the one we most wished. He has proven he can carry out within the Premier League. He’s humble, hard-working, skilled and completely centered on being a greater footballer. He’s ultimate for us.”
Semenyo’s arrival provides to the costly overhaul of the Metropolis squad, with greater than £400m spent in beneath a 12 months. Within the winter window final 12 months, Guardiola signed Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis whereas summer time arrivals included Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, James Trafford and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Semenyo left Bournemouth having scored an injury-time winner in his remaining recreation, Wednesday’s 3-2 victory over Tottenham.