Antoine Semenyo is a Bournemouth player
AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has broken his silence on reports linking him with potential moves to Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United.
The Ghana attacker emerged as one of Bournemouth’s standout performers last season, attracting attention from several top clubs across England and Europe.
Despite the mounting interest, Semenyo chose to extend his stay at the Vitality Stadium, signing a new deal that runs until 2030. Reports suggest the contract includes a £75 million release clause.
In an interview with Sky Sports, the 25-year-old admitted he is aware of the ongoing transfer rumors but insists his focus remains firmly on his current club.
“I don’t think about it too much. I try to stay present as much as I can. You see the news all the time, I see it as well, I’m not oblivious, but I try to keep focused,” he said.
“I’m enjoying my football here. If I’m not scoring goals, all of that goes away. I try to stay present, do the best I can for the team, score goals, and whatever happens in the future happens.
Reflecting on his decision to stay, Semenyo revealed that conversations with the club and faith in manager Andoni Iraola’s vision played a key role.
“When they all left [in the summer], there was a lot of interest and back and forth with the club. But I knew in my head that the manager’s got something up his sleeve this year.
“How we finished off the season last year was so good, and we could continue, especially with the players we’ve bought in as well.
“I wasn’t too sure at the start, but we’ve kicked on like a house on fire. I’m glad I committed to staying here because I’m enjoying every moment,” he added.
Semenyo has enjoyed a blistering start to the current campaign, registering six goals and three assists in ten Premier League appearances.
