Antoine Semenyo has spent less than a week at Manchester City, and he has already shown the qualities that made Pep Guardiola authorize a January transfer move for him. On the pitch, the Ghanaian international has settled in brilliantly, as he has already helped Manchester City edge closer to a cup final appearance this season after scoring and assisting on his debut.
We take a look at why Semenyo has slotted in so seamlessly with his new teammates in Manchester, and why he could help City challenge for more trophies this season.
Why Semenyo Already Feels at Home at Manchester City
The 26-year-old Ghanaian fits perfectly into what Manchester City want to do because of his profile and the responsibilities he already carried at a solid Premier League side like Bournemouth. Semenyo’s case strengthens the opinion of some sporting directors, who insist on buying Premier League-proven players only.
This is because Antoine Semenyo already fits the physical profile of the league. He understands how quick the league is and has already adapted his game to that level at a club with limited resources like Bournemouth. As a result, settling in at Manchester City has been easier for him.
Semenyo scored twice (with one controversially ruled out for offside) against Newcastle in an intense Carabao Cup semifinal at St James’ Park, reflecting a responsibility he carried throughout his time at Bournemouth.
The pressure of delivering goals is not new to him, so in a better environment like City, and with better players around him, he has an even greater chance of delivering consistently.
Hopefully, his strong start at Manchester City continues in the Premier League and the Champions League, as City will need his input if they are to go far in the remaining major competitions this season.
