Manchester: Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth, according to the official website of the club.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the 26-year-old has penned a five-and-a-half-year deal, which will see him stay at the Etihad Stadium through to 2031. Semenyo has enjoyed a rise to become one of the Premier League's most feared forwards. Born in London of Ghanaian descent, Semenyo started his professional career at Bristol City but also took in loan spells at Bath City, Newport County, and Sunderland as he further honed his craft.

After impressing at Ashton Gate, Bournemouth spotted his potential and brought him to the Premier League midway through the 2022/23 season, from where his career has gone from strength to strength ever since. Chiefly operating down the left side of an attacking midfield trio, Semenyo's time with the Cherries has seen him emerge as one of the Premier League's most exciting and sought-after attacking wingers.

Now, after chalking up 110 appearances for Bournemouth, the Ghanaian international is ready to embark on a new challenge with City, where he will add further flair and goal threat to Pep Guardiola's squad. He will be available to feature immediately for City and is also eligible to play in next Tuesday's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Newcastle.

"I am so proud to have joined Manchester City," said Semenyo.