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Bournemouth Coach: Semenyo's Manchester City Deal Was Not Exorbitant

Bournemouth Coach: Semenyo's Manchester City Deal Was Not Exorbitant

17 January 2026at14:20

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola believes Manchester City secured a bargain deal by signing Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo for £65 million. Semenyo moved to City after the club activated his release clause.

Speaking to Marca, Iraola stated: “For me, the deal was not expensive at all. He is a player who improved with every season he spent with us.”

Iraola added: “He was used to playing as a striker, but we tried him as a winger, and he adapted very well to the change. He has a key advantage: he is proficient with both his right and left feet. Knowing Pep (Guardiola, City's manager), I am sure he will make the most of him. I am convinced he will be a great signing.”

Semenyo has already scored two goals in three appearances for Manchester City since his transfer.

Why does Bournemouth's coach consider Antoine Semenyo's Manchester City transfer a bargain?

Andoni Iraola believes Semenyo's consistent improvement, successful adaptation to playing as a winger, and proficiency with both feet make his £65 million move to Manchester City an excellent deal, with more details in the full article.

What has been Antoine Semenyo's performance for Manchester City since his transfer?

Antoine Semenyo has quickly made an impact for Manchester City, having already scored two goals in just three appearances since completing his £65 million transfer.
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