MANCHESTER, UK — The “Blue Revolution” under Hugo Viana has its first marquee milestone. Manchester City have officially announced the signing of Ghana superstar Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth in a deal worth a total of £64 million.
The 26-year-old winger, who has terrorized Premier League defenses all season, arrived at the City Football Academy on Friday to finalize a five-and-a-half-year contract that keeps him at the Etihad until 2031.
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In the most “eye-catching” detail of the deal, Semenyo has opted to wear the number 42 shirt. The number has been untouched by a senior star since the departure of club legend Yaya Touré.
“I know the weight of this shirt,” Semenyo said during his official unveiling. “Yaya was a force of nature here. While I play a different role, I want to bring that same winning mentality and power to the pitch.”
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