Antoine Semenyo touches down in Manchester ahead of his £65million transfer to Manchester City after scoring a last-minute winner for Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium

Excitement is building in Manchester as Antoine Semenyo touched down in the city, set to finalize his £65million transfer to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

The 26-year-old Ghanaian forward has been one of the hottest names in the Premier League since the release clause in his Bournemouth contract became public.

Semenyo is scheduled to undergo his medical and complete his move on Thursday, bringing an end to a whirlwind transfer saga that has captured the attention of top clubs across England.

Fairytale Farewell at Bournemouth

Before jetting off to Manchester, Semenyo delivered a dramatic farewell for Bournemouth.

On Wednesday evening, he scored a 95th-minute winner against Tottenham at the Vitality Stadium, sealing a 3-2 victory.

The goal was particularly sweet, ending Bournemouth’s 11-game winless streak and providing fans with a storybook ending to his two-year stay on the south coast.

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola praised Semenyo’s commitment and professionalism, saying, “Most players would have acted differently.

He never made excuses and always gave everything we needed.

It’s only fair he leaves with the way the fans have celebrated him.”

Private Jet and Medical Ahead

Semenyo left Bournemouth at 7:18am and landed in Manchester roughly 40 minutes later, traveling in style on a black private jet.

From the airport, he headed straight to the City training complex for his medical, signaling that the final stages of the deal are now in motion.

The transfer package reportedly includes an initial £62.5million fee, with additional add-ons and a sell-on percentage agreed with Bournemouth.

Semenyo originally joined the Cherries in 2023 from Bristol City for around £10million, making this a remarkable rise in value.

Coach Praises Semenyo’s Growth

Iraola reflected on the forward’s journey at Bournemouth, highlighting his development and impact on the team.

“He’s an incredible player, improving season after season, even from the lower divisions.

We will miss him greatly, but he leaves with memories he will never forget,” he said.

This season, Semenyo scored 10 goals in 21 appearances, adding to the 13 goals he netted in 42 games last term.

His performances have attracted interest from Premier League giants, including Chelsea, Liverpool, and even Manchester United.

Liverpool Interest Adds Twist

Despite the agreement with City, speculation remains that Liverpool could still enter the race.

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp suggested the transfer might not yet be a done deal.

“Liverpool could still be in the equation.

With Mohamed Salah’s situation uncertain, a player of Semenyo’s quality could make a huge difference,” Redknapp said.

The football world will be watching closely in the coming days to see if City can secure their prize without further drama.

Manchester City’s Title Hopes Hit a Snag

While Semenyo prepares to join the champions-in-waiting, his prospective teammates faced a setback.

Manchester City drew 1-1 with Brighton on Wednesday, marking their third consecutive draw in the Premier League.

If Arsenal wins their match against Liverpool on Thursday, they could go eight points clear at the top, bringing the Gunners closer to their first league title since 2004.

For Semenyo, joining City now means stepping into a side fighting on multiple fronts, with expectations sky-high.